Payroll Specialist, EMEA (Poland)

Radiometer; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiometer is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll execution for Poland and other EMEA countries. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls while supporting harmonization and continuous improvement across the region.

The role reports to the Payroll Manager and involves handling Polish and multi-country payrolls, with a focus on complex calculations, data accuracy, and process automation opportunities. Experience with ADP, Workday or SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources.
• At least 5 years of experience processing complex payroll in a multi-country environment.
• Strong end-to-end payroll expertise including complex calculations and statutory requirements.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Process Polish and other EMEA payrolls for multiple companies with precision and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with country, regional, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations.
• Prepare and submit required filings and reports; validate and correct payroll data prior to processing.
• Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies and serve as escalation point for senior analysts.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records including tax withholdings and direct deposits.

Skills

Polish (Fluent)

English (Business)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business Administration/HR

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

The Payroll Specialist owns and delivers end‑to‑end payroll execution for assigned countries or regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. The Payroll Specialist serves as a subject‑matter expert for payroll operations, supports complex statutory and system requirements, and plays a key role in harmonization, escalation management, and continuous improvement across EMEA. This position reports to Payroll Manager and is part of the Corporate organization. Candidates that currently sit on-site or remotely will maintain their current location.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Process Polish and other EMEA payrolls for multiple companies within the group, with precision and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with country, regional, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage off‑cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations.
• Prepare and submit required filings and reports Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing.
• Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies and serve as escalation point for Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency.
• Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the EMEA region.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures.
• Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources At least 5 years of experience processing complex payroll, in a multi-country environment.
• Strong end‑to‑end payroll expertise, including complex calculations and statutory requirements.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and make sound decisions.
• Confidence in handling escalations and sensitive payroll matters.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Bilingual capability strongly preferred: Polish fluent, English – business level.
• Any other European languages are a plus.
• Advanced experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with employees and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑country operational environment.

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