Payroll & Rewards Transformation Consultant

Capgemini; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly financial bonus

Private medical care (Medicover)

Access to 70+ training tracks on NEXT

Hybrid work model with home office

Job summary

Capgemini in Kraków is seeking a Payroll & Rewards Business Transformation Consultant to lead the design, development and optimization of HR processes, with a focus on payroll, compensation and benefits. The role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver scalable HR solutions and to drive continuous improvement through data analytics.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of HR experience, strong MS Office skills, familiarity with Workday or SAP HCM, and an English

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of practical HR experience with Payroll/Compensation & Benefits.
• Experience supporting transitions, scope expansion or improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) for analysis, documentation and presentations.
• Foundational knowledge of HR systems (Workday, SAP HCM or equivalent).
• Advanced English for effective communication in global project environments.
• Consulting mindset: structured thinking, stakeholder management and value‑driven delivery.

Responsibilities

• Participate in evaluations of Payroll/Rewards processes; identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop efficient and scalable HR processes (payroll, compensation & benefits).
• Create process maps and SOPs, and reports as required.
• Support change initiatives, including communication and training.
• Ensure compliance with laws and risk mitigation in HR processes.
• Use HR data analytics to measure impact of changes.
• Collaborate with internal/external HR teams and other departments.
• Stay updated on HR and R2P trends to recommend improvements.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll/Compensation & Benefits

Analytical thinking

Advanced English

Consulting mindset

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Change management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Workday

SAP HCM

Visio

Job description

Your role

Payroll & Rewards Business Transformation Consultant is a professional responsible for supporting bigger streams of work or leading smaller projects and conversation with internal and external clients on the design, development, and optimization of HR processes within an organization.

Your tasks

• Process Assessment: Takes part in comprehensive evaluations of existing Payroll/Rewards processes, identifying strengths and weaknesses.
• Process Design: Develops and designs efficient and scalable HR processes (with focus on payroll, compensation & benefits), aligning them with best practices and industry standards.
• Documentation: Creates clear, user-friendly process maps and standard operating procedures as well as process assessment outcome reports depending on project requirements.
• Change Management: Supports change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensures that HR processes comply with all relevant laws and regulations and implements risk mitigation strategies.
• Data Analysis: Utilizes HR data analytics to measure the impact of process changes and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Works closely with internal and external HR teams and other departments in all project stages: requirements gathering, HR process design and project implementation.
• Industry Trends: Stays current with HR and R2P industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend process improvements.

Your profile

• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the field of HR with solid understanding of Payroll/Compensation & Benefits processes.
• Experience supporting transitions, scope expansion or/and improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) for analysis, documentation and presentations.
• Foundational knowledge of HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP HCM or equivalent).
• Ability to apply compliance, regulatory and risk requirements to HR processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities and comfort working with HR data.
• Advanced English for effective communication in global project environments.
• Consulting mindset: structured thinking, stakeholder management and value‑driven delivery.

Benefits

• Practical benefits: yearly financial bonus, private medical care with Medicover with additional packages (e.g., dental, senior care, oncology) available on preferential terms, life insurance and access to NAIS benefit platform.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
• Cutting‑Edge Technology: Position yourself at the forefront of IT innovation, working with the latest technologies and platforms. Capgemini partners with top global enterprises, including 145 Fortune 500 companies.
• Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life—after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

EEO Statement

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness in all employment practices. We evaluate individuals based on qualifications and performance, not personal characteristics, striving to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued.