Global Compensation Systems Lead (Hybrid Poland)

GlaxoSmithKline; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 229,000 - 381,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a seasoned compensation operations lead to design, implement and continuously improve global compensation processes and the supporting systems. You will partner with HR, Finance, Technology and country leaders to translate policy into user‑centred process solutions and scalable system configurations.

You will own end‑to‑end design, configuration, testing, governance and daily support, ensuring data integrity and compliance while driving efficiency and reducing manual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compensation operations or HR systems.
• 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.
• Fluent English; Polish language skills are desirable.

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

Compensation operations

HRIS configuration

Process mapping

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance/IS

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a seasoned compensation operations lead to design, implement and continuously improve global compensation processes and the supporting systems. You will partner with HR, Finance, Technology and country leaders to translate policy into user‑centred process solutions and scalable system configurations.

You will own end‑to‑end design, configuration, testing, governance and daily support, ensuring data integrity and compliance while driving efficiency and reducing manual