German HR & Payroll Specialist - Hybrid Role

Rolls-Royce plc; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare (LuxMed)

Group life insurance

Glasses subsidy

Activity subsidies (cafeteria/Mybeneft

Remote work allowance (PLN 100)

PPK contributions

Additional vacation days

Hybrid work model

Office in Krakow Unity Tower

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Kraków is seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end HR processes for the German market, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll inputs and employee data management across the lifecycle.

The role requires fluency in German (B2/C1) and a practical understanding of hire-to-retire HR processes. This hybrid position offers a modern office in Kraków and opportunities for continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German at B2/C1 level (business fluent).
• Experience in HR operations, preferably in shared services or international environments.
• Basic understanding of hire-to-retire HR processes and payroll inputs.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
• Openness to change, learning and cross-functional work.
• Experience with Global HRIS platforms (Workday or SAP) and case management tools (ServiceNow or similar).

Responsibilities

• Execute daily HR operations across the employee lifecycle (hire to retire) including onboarding, changes, offboarding, and personnel administration.
• Support payroll input preparation and validation (data accuracy, deadlines, compliance).
• Maintain employee data in HR systems per German labour law and internal standards.
• Handle employee and stakeholder inquiries in German (written and verbal).
• Follow SOPs and work instructions across HR streams.
• Identify process gaps and drive improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with other HR streams to ensure end-to-end process continuity.
• Participate in cross-process knowledge sharing and backup coverage.
• Learn tasks outside the primary HR stream when needed.
• Apply German labour law basics and internal compliance rules in daily operations.

Skills

German (B2/C1)

HR operations experience

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning mindset

Change management

Tools

Workday

SAP

ServiceNow

Job description

Rolls-Royce plc in Kraków is seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end HR processes for the German market, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll inputs and employee data management across the lifecycle.

The role requires fluency in German (B2/C1) and a practical understanding of hire-to-retire HR processes. This hybrid position offers a modern office in Kraków and opportunities for continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.