Senior Polish Payroll Specialist - Hybrid & Growth

Kion Group AG; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work & Flexible Hours

Private medical care

MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform

Group Life Insurance

Employee referral program

Professional trainings in your area of

Sharing the costs of foreign language

4 hours off work per year for health

No dress code

Growth inside organization

Co-sponsored learning & development

Job summary

KION Business Services Polska in Cracow is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage monthly Polish payroll end-to-end, including variable pay, benefits and deductions, while ensuring compliance with Polish labour law, social insurance (ZUS) and tax obligations. You will partner with HR and Finance to reconcile payroll data and support audits.

Experience with Enova 365 is a plus. The role offers hybrid work, private medical care, training opportunities and a path for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Polish payroll.
• Good knowledge of Polish labour law, social insurance and personal income tax rules relevant to payroll.
• Experience independently verifying payroll calculations and preparing corrections.
• Experience with statutory payroll reporting and settlements, including ZUS and tax-related payroll obligations.
• Experience working with HR and Finance and reconciling payroll-related data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet fixed payroll deadlines.
• Good communication to explain payroll topics to HR colleagues and employees.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify monthly payroll for employees in Poland, including variable pay components, benefits, deductions and final payments.
• Validate payroll inputs, calculations and outputs; identify discrepancies and resolve underlying causes before the payroll cycle closes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Polish payroll matters.
• Resolve complex and non-standard payroll cases and consult relevant specialists on matters requiring legal or tax advice.
• Provide support in resolving escalated employee queries related to payroll calculations, deductions, taxation and social insurance.
• Prepare and verify statutory returns, reports and settlements for ZUS, tax authorities and other institutions.
• Monitor changes in Polish payroll legislation and translate into operational practice.
• Work with finance to reconcile payroll data with accounting records and investigate differences.
• Develop and document payroll controls, procedures and work instructions; implement preventive measures.
• Support audits and inspections with data, documentation and explanations, and implement corrective actions.
• Advise IT support on configuring Enova 365 and interfaces.

Skills

Polish payroll

Polish labour law

Payroll verification

Statutory payroll reporting

HR/Finance liaison

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Enova 365 (tool)

Tools

Enova 365

Job description

KION Business Services Polska in Cracow is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage monthly Polish payroll end-to-end, including variable pay, benefits and deductions, while ensuring compliance with Polish labour law, social insurance (ZUS) and tax obligations. You will partner with HR and Finance to reconcile payroll data and support audits.

Experience with Enova 365 is a plus. The role offers hybrid work, private medical care, training opportunities and a path for growth within the organization.