Payroll Manager

Biogen, Inc.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 166,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Mental health resources

Remote work allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Biogen, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations in the assigned region, ensuring timely and accurate delivery and compliance. You will lead a team, manage vendor relationships, and drive process standardization across payroll activities.

You will collaborate with Finance and HR, guide performance, and participate in strategic projects to improve efficiency and accuracy while supporting Biogen’s global payroll objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BSc/BA in HR, Finance, or related field; MS/MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with payroll systems and vendor management.
• Ability to drive process improvement and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll for the assigned region.
• Manage workload and add backups for seamless payroll execution.
• Drive issue resolution and manage escalations per policies and regulations.
• Partner with Finance and HR affiliate leads on performance and dialogue.
• Manage payroll vendor relationships for best-in-class payroll and time-tracking.
• Own processes for the region, driving standardization and improvements.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to ensure system readiness and optimization.
• Act as Project Manager for regional projects.
• Provide support to team members, coaching and performance management.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and monitor wellbeing.
• Execute and drive projects and improvement initiatives as per leadership guidelines.

Skills

People leadership

Payroll processes

Compliance regulations

Communication

Project management

Vendor management

Multiple priorities

Education

BSc/BA in HR, Finance, Business

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

About This Role: As a Payroll Manager, you will oversee payroll operations within your assigned region, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery. This role is integral to our global payroll team and involves guiding team members, resolving issues, and maintaining open communication with stakeholders at all levels. You will be instrumental in driving process standardization, documentation, and compliance, while also managing performance and fostering the growth of your team. Your leadership will support seamless payroll execution, aligning with organizational goals and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. As a key player in our team, you will collaborate with various departments to optimize payroll processes and contribute to strategic projects that enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure payroll activities are performed timely and accurately for your assigned region.
• Manage workload and assign backups, overseeing seamless payroll execution.
• Drive issue resolution and manage escalations, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Partner with Finance and HR affiliate leads, maintaining regular dialogue to discuss team activities and performance.
• Manage payroll vendor relationships to ensure best-in-class payroll and time-tracking execution.
• Own processes for the assigned region, driving process standardization and improvement.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to ensure system readiness and optimization.
• Act as Project Manager for selected projects within your region.
• Provide support to team members, building trust and managing performance.
• Coach and motivate team members, fostering cross-team collaboration and monitoring wellbeing.
• Execute and drive projects and improvement initiatives as per leadership guidelines.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing payroll processes and ensuring compliance. You thrive in a collaborative environment, where your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders is key. Your leadership skills shine through in your commitment to team development and performance management. You are driven by the opportunity to improve processes and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the efficiency of payroll operations.

Required Skills

• BSc/BA in HR, Finance, Business, or a relevant field; MS/MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Experience with payroll systems and vendor management.
• Ability to drive process improvement and standardization.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with HR and IT system integration.
• Experience in global payroll operations.
• Project management skills.

Job Level

Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: zł166,000.00-zł228,250.00

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards: Base salary is determined by your experience, skills, and internal equity, complemented by an annual bonus to recognize your performance and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits for You and Your Family: Includes life insurance, pension program contributions, mental health resources, remote work allowance, and flexible work arrangements.
• Learning, Growth & Recognition: Access professional development funding, training platforms, employee referral bonuses, opportunities to contribute to impactful projects at Biogen, and social activities.

As Biogen recently acquired Apellis, you can find additional open jobs on our Apellis website here.

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.