Compensation Process & System SME (6 months fixed term contract)

GSK; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 229,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Additional paid days off

Life insurance

Private pension plan

Fully paid parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Job summary

GSK in Poland is seeking a compensation operations expert to lead end-to-end compensation process design and system configuration for market and global programs. You will translate requirements into process maps, manage system changes, coordinate UAT, ensure data integrity with HRIS and IT, and train HR colleagues.

Fluent English is required; Polish language skills are desirable. This role can be home-based or hybrid within Poland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• Hands-on experience with compensation systems or HRIS configuration and support.
• Strong process mapping, documentation and testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end compensation process design and system configuration for market and global programs.
• Translate business requirements into clear process maps, system requirements and test cases.
• Manage system changes and releases, including UAT coordination, issue tracking and change communication.
• Work with HRIS and IT teams to ensure data integrity, security and accurate integrations between payroll, HR systems and reporting tools.
• Provide operational guidance and training to HR colleagues and managers on compensation process and system use.
• Support governance, audit readiness and compliance with local legal and fiscal requirements.
• Own daily support and resolution for compensation process queries.
• Document standard operating procedures and maintain a clear, accessible knowledge base.
• Partner with Finance and Rewards teams on budget controls, approval workflows and reconciliation processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, user feedback and benchmarking to simplify processes and reduce manual work.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal technology teams for system updates, releases and performance improvements.
• Support project workstreams for global rollouts, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Fluent English

Polish language skills desirable

Process mapping

Documentation

Testing

Stakeholder management

HRIS configuration and support

Compensation systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

SQL / reporting tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end compensation process design and system configuration for market and global programs.
• Translate business requirements into clear process maps, system requirements and test cases.
• Manage system changes and releases, including UAT coordination, issue tracking and change communication.
• Work with HRIS and IT teams to ensure data integrity, security and accurate integrations between payroll, HR systems and reporting tools.
• Provide operational guidance and training to HR colleagues and managers on compensation process and system use.
• Support governance, audit readiness and compliance with local legal and fiscal requirements.
• Own daily support and resolution for compensation process queries.
• Document standard operating procedures and maintain a clear, accessible knowledge base.
• Partner with Finance and Rewards teams on budget controls, approval workflows and reconciliation processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, user feedback and benchmarking to simplify processes and reduce manual work.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal technology teams for system updates, releases and performance improvements.
• Support project workstreams for global rollouts, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Why You?

Work model: This position can be either home based or hybrid within Poland.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compensation operations, HR systems or HR process design.
• Hands-on experience with compensation systems or HRIS configuration and support.
• Strong process mapping, documentation and testing skills.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across HR, Finance and IT in a matrixed environment.
• Fluent English; Polish language skills are desirable.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with global compensation programs and multi-country payroll integrations.
• Familiarity with common HR systems (for example, Workday (must have), SAP SuccessFactors, or similar).
• Experience with data tools and basic SQL or reporting tools for reconciliation and analysis.
• Knowledge of local employment and tax requirements in Poland or Central/Eastern Europe.
• Background in project delivery, release management or change control practices.
• Strong training, coaching and user adoption experience.

What success looks like

• Clear, reliable compensation processes that reduce manual effort and errors.
• Timely system releases with minimal disruption and high user satisfaction.
• Accurate, auditable data flows between HR and Finance systems.
• Trusted relationships with HR, Finance and technology partners.

Skills

Customer Feedback Management, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Platform Development, Product Development, Usability Testing, User Needs Analysis

Polish Salary Range

Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 228,750 to PLN 381,250The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Roczny przedział wynagrodzenia zasadniczego brutto dla nowo zatrudnionych osób na tym stanowisku został wskazany powyżej dla każdej właściwej lokalizacji. Przedziały te uwzględniają szereg czynników, w tym umiejętności kandydata, doświadczenie, poziom wykształcenia oraz rynkowy poziom wynagrodzenia dla tego stanowiska W zależności od stanowiska i obowiązujących polityk wewnętrznych, rola ta może również uprawniać do otrzymania premii (jeśli ma zastosowanie i jest przyznawana na podstawie określonych, obiektywnych kryteriów) oraz/lub nagród za wyjątkowe wyniki (przyznawanych według uznania pracodawcy). Wszystkie świadczenia ustawowe będą zapewnione zgodnie z przepisami prawa polskiego. Mogą być także oferowane dodatkowe benefity, takie jak prywatna opieka medyczna, dodatkowe płatne dni wolne, ubezpieczenie na życie, prywatny plan emerytalny oraz w pełni płatny urlop rodzicielski i urlop na opiekę nad członkiem rodziny. Bardziej szczegółowe informacje na temat całkowitego pakietu wynagrodzenia i świadczeń przypisanego do tego stanowiska zostaną przekazane podczas procesu rekrutacyjnego. Przedziały wynagrodzenia dla innych krajów mogą być również widoczne, ponieważ na niektórych rynkach obowiązują przepisy dotyczące jawności wynagrodzeń, które wymagają zamieszczania takich informacji w ogłoszeniach o pracę, a wskazane lokalizacje mogą stanowić potencjalne miejsce wykonywania tej roli. Jeśli przedział wynagrodzenia nie jest podany w ogłoszeniu dla konkretnej lokalizacji lub kraju, odpowiednie informacje o wynagrodzeniu zostaną omówione w trakcie procesu rekrutacyjnego. Prosimy pamiętać, że poziom wynagrodzenia różni się w zależności od kraju i jest ustalany na podstawie umiejętności, doświadczenia, poziomu wykształcenia oraz rynkowego poziomu wynagrodzenia dla danego stanowiska. Oferty są zazwyczaj przedstawiane w granicach wskazanego przedziału, z uwzględnieniem umiejętności, doświadczenia i kwalifikacji kandydata, przy czym górna granica jest zwykle zarezerwowana dla kandydatów o bardzo dużym doświadczeniu lub w innych wyjątkowych okolicznościach zgodnych z tymi kryteriami.

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