Payroll SME - DACH & Benelux, fixed-term 18 months

1980 Haleon Poland Sp. z o.o.; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual bonus

Private medical care

Life insurance

Pension plan

Multisport card

Job summary

Haleon in Poznań, Poland, is seeking a Payroll Subject Matter Expert to join the international EMEA Payroll team. You will deliver accurate monthly and annual payroll services for assigned markets, collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with local legislation and Haleon standards.

The role emphasizes end-to-end payroll processes, data maintenance, handling bonuses and deductions, and supporting statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience in outsourced or vendor-managed environments.
• Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Fluent English (C1+); German, French or Dutch would be an advantage.
• Understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, including international assignees.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly and annual payroll for assigned EMEA countries, primarily within the DACH & Benelux region.
• Support other EMEA payrolls when required and gradually develop expertise across additional markets.
• Maintain payroll master data and process employee lifecycle changes, including joiners, leavers and other employee changes.
• Manage payroll interface files and variable pay components, including bonuses, working hours, holidays and other payroll inputs.
• Process allowances, deductions and annual bonus and merit cycles.
• Support monthly and annual statutory payroll reporting, including Tax, Social Security and Pension reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and local payroll controls, and support internal and external audits.
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll-related employee queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and systems.
• Collaborate closely with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver a high-quality payroll service.

Skills

Payroll experience

Fluent English

End-to-end payroll

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Payroll knowledge across EMEA

Education

HR/Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Other payroll systems

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

We are looking for a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our international EMEA Payroll team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who would like to broaden their expertise across multiple European markets. While the initial focus will be primarily on the DACH & Benelux region, the role offers the opportunity to gradually expand into other EMEA payrolls and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the region. You will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services, working closely with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders while ensuring alignment with local legislation and Haleon’s global payroll standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly and annual payroll activities for assigned EMEA countries, primarily within the DACH & Benelux region
• Support other EMEA payrolls when required and gradually develop expertise across additional markets
• Maintain payroll master data and process employee lifecycle changes, including joiners, leavers and other employee changes
• Manage payroll interface files and variable pay components, including bonuses, working hours, holidays and other payroll inputs
• Process allowances, deductions and annual bonus and merit cycles
• Support monthly and annual statutory payroll reporting, including Tax, Social Security and Pension reporting, and provide relevant payroll inputs to Finance
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and local payroll controls, and support internal and external audits
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll-related employee queries
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and systems
• Collaborate closely with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver a high-quality payroll service

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of payroll experience, ideally within an outsourced or vendor-managed payroll environment
• Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Fluent English (C1 or above); German, French or Dutch would be an advantage
• Understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, including payroll activities related to international assignees
• Communication, organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Collaboration skills and a team-oriented approach
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to expand your payroll knowledge across EMEA

Preferred

• Payroll experience in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and/or the Netherlands
• Experience with Workday, ServiceNow or other payroll systems
• Experience supporting international assignees or Global Mobility payroll processes
• Interest in developing broader multi-country payroll expertise across EMEA

Why Haleon?

• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies.
• Hybrid work.
• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement).
• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions including working from home possibilities, health & wellbeing activities).
• Private medical care - the cost of the basic package is financed by Haleon.
• In addition, candidates can extend the selected package to family members and/or partner and purchase the Senior package.
• P4P Partnership for Prevention.
• Family benefits (extra parental leave, caregiver’s policy).
• Life insurance and pension plan.
• Multisport card or points on the Multicafeteria Benefits account.
• Personalized learning approach.
• Supportive community and integration events.
• Modern office with creative rooms.
• Free car and bike parking.

PLN 126,586.00 - PLN 174,056.30

The salary range for this position is indicative and provided as a guide. The final offer may vary depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Further details regarding the total reward and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process. Salary ranges may vary by location in line with local market conditions and applicable pay transparency regulations. Compensation information is shared for the primary location of this role. Where the position is advertised with additional locations the compensation range will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Job Posting End Date 2026-10-29

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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