Payroll Project Manager with German | Remote

Antal Poland; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Multisport card

Fully remote work from Poland

International team

Job summary

Antal Poland is seeking a Payroll Project Manager with German to lead payroll transformation projects across multiple countries. You will coordinate internal teams, vendors, and payroll partners to deliver on time and within scope.

The role is fully remote from Poland, offering an international environment and exposure to HCM systems (Workday) and payroll controls. Fluent German and English are required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in payroll processes, payroll transformation, or a related area.
• Proven experience managing payroll projects across multiple countries/geographies.
• Experience leading payroll process improvements and transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes in multiple countries.
• Good understanding of time and attendance processes.
• Experience in project management or business transformation.
• Experience working with multiple payroll vendor systems.
• Experience with HCM systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, accountable, and detail-focused.
• Ability to work effectively with international teams across different time zones.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate global payroll projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and payroll vendors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, risk registers, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate resources and ensure the right people are involved at the right time.
• Monitor project progress and report on performance, risks, issues, timelines, and budget.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and support successful project implementation.
• Work with Workstream Leads to ensure consistent project delivery across different countries.
• Partner with local Finance teams to develop standardized processes for banking, reporting, and segregation of duties.
• Support the implementation of global payroll procedures and role-mapping frameworks in local countries.
• Work with Internal Controls to implement global payroll controls into local processes.
• Prepare training plans related to Payroll and WFM system security roles and audits.
• Gather and review local payroll and WFM requirements for system changes.
• Coordinate payroll and HCM system reconciliations and data uploads.
• Review Payroll Operations requirements against HCM system configuration and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the definition of HCM integration and standardized reporting requirements.
• Perform other tasks related to the project as required.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Tools

Workday

MS Office

ServiceNow

Job description

Type of contract: Employment contract or B2B, fixed-term for 18 months

Recruitment process: Online

About your future employer:

Our client is a global corporation offering a dynamic and innovative work environment within an international structure.

Payroll Project Manager with German | Remote

In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering payroll transformation projects, process improvements, system implementations, and compliance initiatives across multiple countries. You'll work closely with Finance, Payroll, HR, Internal Controls, technology teams, vendors, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate global payroll projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and payroll vendors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, risk registers, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate resources and ensure the right people are involved at the right time.
• Monitor project progress and report on performance, risks, issues, timelines, and budget.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and support successful project implementation.
• Work with Workstream Leads to ensure consistent project delivery across different countries.
• Partner with local Finance teams to develop standardized processes for banking, reporting, and segregation of duties.
• Support the implementation of global payroll procedures and role-mapping frameworks in local countries.
• Work with Internal Controls to implement global payroll controls into local processes.
• Prepare training plans related to Payroll and WFM system security roles and audits.
• Gather and review local payroll and WFM requirements for system changes.
• Coordinate payroll and HCM system reconciliations and data uploads.
• Review Payroll Operations requirements against HCM system configuration and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the definition of HCM integration and standardized reporting requirements.
• Perform other tasks related to the project as required.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in payroll processes, payroll transformation, or a related area.
• Proven experience managing payroll projects across multiple countries/geographies.
• Experience leading payroll process improvements and transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes in multiple countries.
• Good understanding of time and attendance processes.
• Experience in project management or business transformation.
• Experience working with multiple payroll vendor systems.
• Experience with HCM systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, accountable, and detail-focused.
• Ability to work effectively with international teams across different time zones.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent German and English.

Nice to have

• Experience with ticketing systems, such as ServiceNow.
• Experience with global payroll system implementations or large-scale payroll transformation projects.

We offer:

• Be a part of a truly awesome team
• Opportunity for professional development in an international environment and for increasing your abilities and skills in various areas
• Private medical care
• Mulitsport card
• Fully remote work from Poland
• Great atmosphere and comfortable working conditions
• International team and non-corporate work enviroment

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services - from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

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