Payroll Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 61,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers university students a 9-month internship in payroll. The role is hybrid, requiring an average of 2 days per week from an HPE office in Wroclaw, Poland.

Start date is January 2027, with responsibilities spanning payroll support, reporting, and data accuracy. You'll work closely with HR, Accounting, and colleagues across departments, gaining exposure to SAP Global View, Workday, Celergo, and EEtime while developing your payroll and analytical skills in a

Qualifications

• Enrolled at a University for the duration of the internship.
• Part-time availability (30 hours) per week.
• Polish and English at an advanced professional level.
• Pursuing a degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good numerical skills and ability to work accurately with data.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll-related support to employees, managers, and internal clients.
• Assist payroll processing and time-recording per procedures and local regulations.
• Prepare ad hoc reports related to payroll and accrued wages.
• Support post-payroll activities, including payslip delivery.
• Maintain SOPs after changes to payroll processes.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and other relevant functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Microsoft Excel

Polish

English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HR/Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics/Management)

Tools

Workday

SAP Global View

Celergo

EEtime

Job description

Payroll Intern

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

We offer university students the opportunity to join a leading IT company and gain invaluable experience through our Internship Program (9 months). Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers you a highly dynamic, fast-paced, professional working environment and the chance to develop the skills you have gained at university in a real business environment. During your internship you will not only apply these skills in the IT industry, but also acquire a range of abilities to contribute to the business whilst working alongside industry professionals. Throughout the program, you'll have regular training and one-to-one meetings with your manager. Working together, you'll set goals and plot your development. And with our open-plan offices and friendly working culture, you'll have the chance to learn from senior managers who can help you in your future career.

Start Date & Location

Start Date: January 2027. Location: Wroclaw, Poland.

Mandatory Requirements

• Enrolled at a University for the duration of the internship
• part-time (30 hours) availability
• Polish & English on an advanced professional level

What You'll Do

• Provide active support to employees, managers, and internal clients regarding payroll-related queries, including payroll, income tax, and social security topics.
• Support payroll processing and time-recording activities in accordance with applicable procedures, local regulations, and agreed quality standards.
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports related to payroll and accrued wages.
• Support post-payroll activities, including payment processing and payslip delivery.
• Perform necessary payroll checks and validations to help ensure accurate and high-quality payroll services.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) following changes to payroll processes.
• Support the resolution of administrative issues, payroll discrepancies, and queries raised by employees or internal clients.
• Contribute to achieving quality targets and KPIs and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support improvements to payroll processes, documentation, procedures, and internal department files.
• Help maintain accurate employee and payroll data across systems such as SAP Global View, Workday, Celergo, and EEtime.
• Handle employee and payroll information in accordance with data confidentiality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Accounting, and other relevant business functions.
• Support internal and external audit activities by helping prepare information and explanations when required.
• Escalate identified discrepancies or irregularities to the appropriate team members or supervisor.
• Participate in additional payroll, HR, and business projects as required.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program and maintaining student status throughout the internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field.
• Interest in payroll, HR operations, finance, or employee services.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good numerical skills and ability to work accurately with data.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Polish and English.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive employee information.
• A proactive and service-oriented mindset.

What We'd Prefer You Bring

• Previous exposure to HR, payroll, finance, accounting, or administrative activities through university projects and internships.
• Familiarity with HR or payroll systems such as Workday, SAP Global View, Celergo, or EEtime would be an advantage.
• Interest in payroll processes, labour administration, social security, and employee services.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• A customer-focused approach and ability to build positive working relationships.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new processes and systems.
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to suggest new ideas.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• The drive to seek out what is next and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Comfort working in a hybrid and international environment.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

• Health & Wellbeing: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job Level

Administration

Salary

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – Poland: Annual Salary PLN 61000 - 69600

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.