Payroll & HR Master Data Specialist (French Speaker) (Kraków, PL, 31-155)

Danish Crown Global Business Services

Kraków

Hybrid

PLN 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Edenred lunch card

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Life insurance

Holiday benefits

Job summary

Danish Crown Global Business Services in Krakow is seeking a Payroll & HR Master Data Specialist fluent in French and English to support end-to-end payroll and master data for French-speaking countries.

You will maintain data integrity in HR systems, collaborate with local HR teams and external payroll vendors, and help ensure accuracy and timely payroll processing in a dynamic international setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
Experience with payroll administration for France or French-speaking entities is required.
Fluency in French and English is essential.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end payroll and master data processes for French-speaking countries.
Maintain employee data integrity in HR systems and ensure data quality.
Collaborate with local HR teams, payroll vendors and managers to ensure timely payroll processing.

Skills

Fluent French

Fluent English

Data accuracy

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in HR / Business

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Excel

ADP payroll

Job description

Payroll & HR Master Data Specialist (French Speaker)

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we’re more than 23,000 colleagues.

Danish Crown Global Business Services (GBS) in Krakow is a key part of Danish Crown’s transformation journey. We strive to be a trusted partner to the business by providing scale and standardized, efficient and effective services, thereby achieving the strategic goals of the business.

GBS and its three Centers of Excellence act as the Group Digital Transformation engine for Finance, Procurement, and Master data. Our Operational teams provide global services for Finance, Procurement, Master data, HR, and IT with the ambition to further move up the value chain and expand its service portfolio.

Passion is our protein, and by supporting each other every step of the way - from high potential programs and sustainability certifications to embracing diversity - we’re moving towards the same goal.

Payroll & HR Master Data Specialist (French Speaker)

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we’re more than 23,000 colleagues.

10/11/2026

People, Culture & Communications

POL-Kraków

Payroll & HR Master Data Specialist (French Speaker)

Area Of Responsibility

As a Payroll & HR Master Data Specialist, you will be part of Danish Crown People & Culture, supporting payroll operations and employee master data processes for French-speaking countries.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining high-quality employee data within HR systems. You will work closely with local HR teams, payroll vendors, managers, and employees, ensuring compliance with internal standards and service level agreements.

You will play a key role in maintaining data integrity across the employee lifecycle and supporting payroll-related activities through effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

More Specifically, You Will

Actively participate in the transition of the payroll process to GBS.
Support end-to-end payroll operations for French-speaking entities.
Administer variable payroll elements, including overtime, allowances, bonuses, absences, and reimbursements.
Validate and maintain employee master data in HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent).
Process employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, organizational changes, leave events, and terminations.
Prepare and validate payroll input data, ensuring completeness and accuracy before payroll execution.
Support administration of holiday, sickness, parental leave, and other absence-related processes.
Cooperate with external payroll providers and local HR teams to ensure timely payroll processing.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and data-related issues.
Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations, company policies, and internal controls.
Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and data quality checks.
Generate payroll and HR reports for internal stakeholders.
Maintain employee documentation and support payroll-related administration.
Act as a gatekeeper of employee data quality, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems.
Contribute to process improvements and standardization initiatives within Payroll and HR Operations.

Who are you?

You are a detail-oriented professional with experience in payroll and HR administration. You enjoy working with data, processes, and stakeholders from different countries while ensuring a high level of accuracy and customer service.

You are comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment and can balance local requirements with global standards.

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
Relevant certifications in Payroll Administration, HR Operations, Labor Law, or HR Systems are considered an asset.

You Have

Experience in independent management of end-to-end payroll process in France.
Fluent French and English.
2–4 years of experience in Payroll, HR Operations, HR Administration, HR Shared Services, or a similar role.
Experience working with employee master data and payroll processes.
Experience with payroll validation and reconciliation activities.
Understanding of the employee lifecycle (Hire-to-Retire process).
Experience cooperating with payroll vendors or external service providers.
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential employee information.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with HR systems (preferably SAP SuccessFactors).
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.