Global Payroll Intern, EMEA

Align Technology, Inc.; Poland; Remote; PLN 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Technology, Inc. is seeking a motivated Payroll EMEA Intern to join our Finance team in Poland.

This full-time internship supports payroll activities across multiple EMEA countries and offers hands-on experience in an international payroll environment. You will collaborate with Payroll Specialists, HR and external providers, learn compliance requirements, and contribute to accurate, timely payroll processing while developing analytical, data-handling and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• University student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Human Resources, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills (minimum B2).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with data.
• Positive, proactive, eager-to-learn attitude.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Previous administrative experience would be an advantage but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Process assigned payroll activities for selected EMEA countries in accordance with established procedures, payroll calendars, and service level agreements.
• Review payroll input data for accuracy and completeness and follow up on discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare and validate payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Support the accurate and timely execution of monthly payrolls in cooperation with internal stakeholders and external payroll provider.
• Manage payroll-related administrative activities and maintain employee payroll records.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and elevate complex matters when necessary.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure accurate employee and payroll data.
• Follow established payroll procedures, controls, and compliance requirements, including SOX controls where applicable.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements, documentation updates, and special projects.
• Ensure payroll information is handled with a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.

Skills

English (B2)

Detail-oriented

Time management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Confidential data handling

Education

University student or recent graduate in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics/HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Align Technology, Inc. is seeking a motivated Payroll EMEA Intern to join our Finance team in Poland.

This full-time internship supports payroll activities across multiple EMEA countries and offers hands-on experience in an international payroll environment. You will collaborate with Payroll Specialists, HR and external providers, learn compliance requirements, and contribute to accurate, timely payroll processing while developing analytical, data-handling and stakeholder management skills.