Global Payroll & HR Services Leader

Michael Page; Tychy; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation package

Annual bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a well established international manufacturing organization to build a centralized payroll function and shape a new HR Shared Service Center. The role supports payroll across multiple countries, ensuring compliance and timely execution within a dynamic, global environment.

The successful candidate will lead harmonization efforts, manage external payroll provider relationships, and drive continuous improvements across HR systems and processes while collaborating

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in payroll, HR operations, or related area.
• Experience in international, multi-country environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and payroll legislation.
• Experience managing relationships with external payroll providers.
• Proven track record in process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent stakeholder management and communication; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll operations across multiple countries and support local payroll experts.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution with external providers.
• Monitor compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead payroll harmonization and process standardization initiatives.
• Analyze payroll data and prepare reports for business decisions.
• Act as main contact for external payroll vendors and manage relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and HR systems/process enhancements.
• Define and monitor payroll KPIs and SLAs.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and international stakeholders.
• Support knowledge sharing and development of payroll teams across locations.

Skills

Payroll management

International payroll

Compliance

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

Michael Page is partnering with a well established international manufacturing organization to build a centralized payroll function and shape a new HR Shared Service Center. The role supports payroll across multiple countries, ensuring compliance and timely execution within a dynamic, global environment.

The successful candidate will lead harmonization efforts, manage external payroll provider relationships, and drive continuous improvements across HR systems and processes while collaborating