EMEA Payroll Specialist - Poland (Hybrid)

Haleon plc.; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual bonus

Private medical care

Life insurance

Pension plan

Multisport card

Job summary

Haleon plc. is seeking a Payroll Subject Matter Expert to join our international payroll team supporting the Polish market with potential expansion to other EMEA countries.

You will deliver accurate payroll services, maintain records, and ensure compliance with local legislation and Haleon standards. The role covers monthly and yearly payroll processing, interface file handling, and reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated payroll processing experience.
• Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in outsourced/vendor-managed model.
• Strong command of English (C1 level or higher); another European language would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of any other EMEA region language would be an asset.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, including international assignees.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail, numerical ability, and strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within respect of deadlines.
• Focus on continuous improvement in payroll and HR administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing (monthly, yearly) for assigned EMEA countries primarily Poland.
• Provide support for other EMEA payrolls where required and gradually build capability across additional markets.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to accuracy and controls.
• Ability to review payroll results, identify discrepancies and independently drive issues to resolution.
• Maintain and update payroll records (Joiners/Leavers/Changes), including payroll master data.
• Handle payroll interface files (import/export) and variable wage components (bonuses, hours, holidays, etc.).
• Administer processing of allowances, deductions, and annual bonus/merit cycles.
• Process monthly and yearly payroll reporting (e.g., Tax Office, Social Security, Pension Fund), and provide input for Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, local operational controls, and support internal/external audits.
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll-related employee queries.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence

Skills

Payroll processing

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Haleon plc. is seeking a Payroll Subject Matter Expert to join our international payroll team supporting the Polish market with potential expansion to other EMEA countries.

You will deliver accurate payroll services, maintain records, and ensure compliance with local legislation and Haleon standards. The role covers monthly and yearly payroll processing, interface file handling, and reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.