Global Payroll Lead - Poland (Remote & AI-Driven)

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote is seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead (Poland) to own end-to-end payroll processing for assigned jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance within a complex, globally distributed environment. You will collaborate with Payroll Ops, Tax, Finance, and Customer Success, coordinating with payroll partners as needed.

The role targets mid-to-senior professionals with hands-on Poland payroll experience, strong regulatory awareness, and a track record in cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Mid-senior level payroll operations experience in Poland.
• Experience in multi-country payroll environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work in asynchronous, distributed teams.
• Experience with automation and AI-enabled payroll tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with country-specific regulations and statutory requirements.
• Own end-to-end payroll execution for assigned jurisdictions, including validation of payroll inputs, payroll calculations, and post-payroll processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on country payroll requirements, staying up to date with legislative, tax, and regulatory developments that may impact payroll operations.
• Support the operational implementation and rollout of payroll services in new or expanding jurisdictions, ensuring payroll execution processes are effectively integrated into operational workflows.
• Serve as a key point of coordination for internal teams and external stakeholders on country payroll matters.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, operational risks, or compliance issues, exercising sound judgment when escalating complex matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll operational processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational transparency.
• Support the development and maintenance of payroll documentation and operational knowledge to ensure processes remain clear, scalable, and aligned with internal governance requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements, statutory updates, and operational improvements impacting payroll.
• Contribute to the adoption of automation and AI-enabled tools that improve payroll operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Participate in testing activities related to payroll system developments, enhancements, and process improvements to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Polish payroll operations

Global payroll experience

Payroll controls & compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Automation & data analysis

Tools

Payroll tools & analytics platforms

Job description

Remote is seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead (Poland) to own end-to-end payroll processing for assigned jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance within a complex, globally distributed environment. You will collaborate with Payroll Ops, Tax, Finance, and Customer Success, coordinating with payroll partners as needed.

The role targets mid-to-senior professionals with hands-on Poland payroll experience, strong regulatory awareness, and a track record in cross-functional collaboration.