Payroll & HR Admin Specialist — Germany & Austria (Hybrid)

Genpact; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract of employment

Private medical care

Pluxee card

Life insurance

Multisport card

Training programs

Hybrid work model

Extra paid leave

Job summary

Genpact, Kraków, Poland, is seeking a Payroll & HR Administration Specialist to support the Germany & Austria market. The role requires German at C1 level and solid payroll experience, with cross-functional collaboration across HR, Payroll, and IT teams.

You will handle end-to-end payroll, data maintenance, and compliance, while aiming for accuracy and timely delivery in a hybrid work setting. This position offers professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Fluent German (C1) and strong English communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Previous experience in payroll administration, HR operations, or data management.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday preferred) and payroll tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data handling.
• Experience with ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Zendesk) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain and update payroll data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and support internal and external audits.
• Administer employee lifecycle data in HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
• Validate, audit, and maintain high-quality employee master data across systems.
• Handle L1/L2 employee queries related to payroll and HR data, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor and meet SLA targets, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements.

Skills

German (C1)

English

Payroll processing

Data handling

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Payroll tools

ServiceNow / Zendesk

Job description

Genpact, Kraków, Poland, is seeking a Payroll & HR Administration Specialist to support the Germany & Austria market. The role requires German at C1 level and solid payroll experience, with cross-functional collaboration across HR, Payroll, and IT teams.

You will handle end-to-end payroll, data maintenance, and compliance, while aiming for accuracy and timely delivery in a hybrid work setting. This position offers professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.