Global Payroll Transformation & Projects Lead

Philip Morris International; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 277,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private medical and dental care

Hybrid model of work

Employee pension plan

Lunch card

Language learning platform

Training and qualification support

Bike and car parking

Job summary

Philip Morris International in Kraków is seeking a senior Payroll & Time Transformation Leader to shape and deliver global payroll roadmaps across markets and regions. You will manage a team of project managers, drive standardization, vendor governance, and strategic investments to enable a world-class payroll function.

You will partner with procurement, HR leadership, and external providers (ADP, Strada, EY, KPMG) to optimize delivery, ensure compliance, and realize benefits across a large,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Payroll, Time Management, or related areas.
• Strong expertise in Payroll & Time processes, technologies, and service delivery models.
• Experience working with global payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, Strada, KPMG, EY) would be an asset.
• Proven track record in vendor management, negotiations, and contract governance.
• Experience with global or regional RFQ/RFP processes is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strategic, results-oriented professional with ownership and ability to thrive in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape and translate PMI’s Payroll & Time strategy into transformation roadmaps and business cases.
• Lead global Payroll & Time transformation initiatives across markets and regions.
• Conduct market assessments, due diligence and readiness reviews for strategic decisions.
• Analyze payroll operating models, service delivery, technologies and compliance.
• Drive standardization, simplification and optimization across the Payroll & Time landscape.
• Lead RFQ/RFP activities in partnership with Procurement and stakeholders.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with global providers including ADP, Strada, EY, KPMG.
• Support contract negotiations, including SOWs, MSAs and governance frameworks.
• Develop business cases, investment proposals and benefits realization tracking.
• Prepare executive-level recommendations and influence decisions across a global network.
• Act as a trusted advisor supporting PMI’s long-time payroll & Time transformation agenda.

Skills

Payroll & Time processes

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

RFP/RFQ processes

Contract governance

Strategic mindset

Influence senior leaders

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Finance, Business

Tools

ADP

Strada

EY

KPMG

Job description

Philip Morris International in Kraków is seeking a senior Payroll & Time Transformation Leader to shape and deliver global payroll roadmaps across markets and regions. You will manage a team of project managers, drive standardization, vendor governance, and strategic investments to enable a world-class payroll function.

You will partner with procurement, HR leadership, and external providers (ADP, Strada, EY, KPMG) to optimize delivery, ensure compliance, and realize benefits across a large,