Payroll Implementations Project Lead

DAZN; Katowice; A distancia; PLN 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Access to DAZN streaming service

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Medicover sport and benefits platform

Descripción de la vacante

DAZN is seeking a hands-on Payroll Implementations Project Lead to drive payroll transformation across our global business. You’ll lead multi-country projects from planning to handover, including integrations after acquisitions and vendor migrations.

You’ll collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal and external providers to deliver scalable payroll solutions. You’ll shape efficient, reliable payroll operations and own project delivery with exposure to various transformation initiatives across the

Formación

• Experience delivering global or multi-country payroll projects.
• Ability to turn complex requirements into practical delivery plans.
• Good understanding of payroll processes, compliance and payments.
• Confidence working across teams and with external providers.

Responsabilidades

• Manage global payroll projects from planning through implementation and handover.
• Support payroll integration after acquisitions including data migration and transitions.
• Deliver payroll vendor implementations and consolidation projects.
• Coordinate payroll system implementations with HR, Finance and other systems.
• Improve payroll processes with technology, automation and AI where impactful.
• Support compliance and IPO readiness by documenting processes and audits.
• Collaborate with payroll, people, finance, tax, legal, treasury and external providers.
• Maintain clear project plans, milestones and risk logs and escalate when needed.
• Be an individual contributor within the global payroll team.

Conocimientos

Global payroll project management

Stakeholder management

Payroll systems implementation

Problem solving

Clear communication

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for a hands-on Payroll Implementations Project Lead to help deliver payroll transformation across DAZN’s global business.

Reporting to the SVP of Global Reward and Payroll, you’ll lead projects that improve how we run, connect and scale our payroll operations. From integrating acquired businesses to implementing systems and transitioning providers, you’ll turn priorities into clear plans and drive delivery through to a successful handover.

This role will suit someone who understands payroll, enjoys solving complex problems and can keep multiple stakeholders and workstreams moving.

You’ll play a key role in shaping more efficient, reliable and scalable payroll operations across our global business, with ownership of project delivery and direct exposure to a broad range of transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage global payroll projects from planning through implementation, testing, go-live and operational handover.
• Support payroll integration following acquisitions, including process reviews, data migration and provider transitions.
• Deliver payroll vendor implementations, migrations and consolidation projects.
• Coordinate payroll system implementations and integrations with HR, Finance, benefits, time and attendance, and banking systems.
• Improve payroll processes, controls and payment methods, using technology, automation and AI where they can make a meaningful difference.
• Support compliance and IPO readiness by documenting processes and controls, coordinating audit requests and tracking actions through to completion.
• Work closely with Payroll, People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, Technology and external providers to resolve issues and keep delivery on track.
• Maintain clear project plans, milestones and risk logs, provide regular updates and elevate issues when decisions or support are needed.
• Be an individual contributor owning this area as part of the global payroll team.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience delivering global or multi-country payroll projects, particularly system implementations, vendor changes or acquisition integrations.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to turn complex requirements into practical delivery plans.
• A good understanding of payroll processes, compliance, controls and payments.
• Confidence working across teams, managing external providers and influencing stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes.
• A hands‑on, organised approach, with strong problem‑solving skills and clear communication.
• An interest in using technology, automation and AI to improve payroll operations.
• Experience coordinating audits, working with HMRC or other authorities, or supporting IPO readiness and SOX compliance would be an advantage.
• Access to DAZN streaming service
• Annual leave increasing by 3 days after 3 years
• Private medical insurance (fully financed by DAZN)
• Life assurance
• Medicover sport and benefits’ platform by NAIS (with sports, fashion, shopping, tourism, pubs, development and courses benefits with kudos, charity options)
• Vet and Life insurance for pets
• Financially rewarding ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Family‑friendly community
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Employee Assistance Program (psychological, managerial, legal and financial counselling)
• Free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind)
• Learning and development resources
• Access to our internal speaker series and events
• High‑end laptops (Macs or Windows

About DAZN

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game‑changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no‑one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world‑class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.

Agility and creativity fuel growth and innovation, to Make It Happen.

Prioritising what matters drives progress and positive outcomes, Focusing On Impact.

Collective ambition builds optimism and success, in order to Win As One.

At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.

If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.

Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.