Payroll Manager (m/f/d)

Michael Page; Tychy; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation package

Annual bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a well established international manufacturing organization to build a centralized payroll function and shape a new HR Shared Service Center. The role supports payroll across multiple countries, ensuring compliance and timely execution within a dynamic, global environment.

The successful candidate will lead harmonization efforts, manage external payroll provider relationships, and drive continuous improvements across HR systems and processes while collaborating

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in payroll, HR operations, or related area.
• Experience in international, multi-country environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and payroll legislation.
• Experience managing relationships with external payroll providers.
• Proven track record in process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent stakeholder management and communication; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll operations across multiple countries and support local payroll experts.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution with external providers.
• Monitor compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead payroll harmonization and process standardization initiatives.
• Analyze payroll data and prepare reports for business decisions.
• Act as main contact for external payroll vendors and manage relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and HR systems/process enhancements.
• Define and monitor payroll KPIs and SLAs.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and international stakeholders.
• Support knowledge sharing and development of payroll teams across locations.

Skills

Payroll management

International payroll

Compliance

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

• Build a new international payroll function.
• Shape a new HR Shared Service Center.

About Our Client

Our client is a well established international manufacturing organization with a strong presence across Europe and global markets. As part of its continued growth and transformation, the company is investing in the development of centralized HR services to support its international workforce and future business needs.

Job Description

• Coordinate payroll operations across multiple countries and support local payroll experts.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution in cooperation with external payroll providers.
• Monitor compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead payroll harmonization and process standardization initiatives.
• Analyze payroll data and prepare reports to support business decision making.
• Act as the main point of contact for external payroll vendors and manage key relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and support enhancements within HR systems and processes.
• Define and monitor payroll KPIs and SLAs.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and international stakeholders.
• Support knowledge sharing and development of payroll teams across different locations.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 6 years of experience in payroll, HR operations, or a related area.
• Experience working in an international, multi country environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and payroll legislation.
• Experience managing relationships with external payroll providers.
• Proven track record in process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

What\'s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a strategic international transformation project.
• Significant influence on the development of a new HR Shared Service Center.
• Hybrid working model, minimum 2 days per week from the office in Tychy.
• Relocation package for candidates moving to the region.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.