HR Controlling Specialist

Invia x Travelplanet.pl x Wakacje.pl is one of the largest travel groups in Europe. Every year we help more than 6 million people plan their trips. Behind that sit teams in IT, Product, Data, Marketing, HR, Finance, Sales and Customer Experience, who build the tools and services those travelers use. Whichever team you join, your work shows up in how people plan and experience their holidays.

Your next stop

We are a team dedicated to building a data‑driven HR culture across the CEE region. Within the Total Rewards & HR Operations function, we transform people data into meaningful insights that shape strategic decisions, elevate the employee experience, and strengthen our organization’s effectiveness. We combine analytics, innovation, and business partnership to support leaders with clear workforce trends, reliable headcount reporting, and intelligent tools that enhance the way HR operates.

What lies ahead on your journey

• Prepare the annual personnel expense budget (PerEx), including other labour costs such as benefits, and support the forecasting cycle,
• Monitor actual labour costs monthly, analyze variances against budget and forecast, and explain the key drivers,
• Model the cost impact of pay decisions, such as salary reviews, minimum wage changes and organizational changes,
• Track headcount and FTE development and support workforce planning,
• Support month-end closing with labour cost accruals and cost center allocations,
• Ensure data consistency between HR, payroll and finance systems,
• Develop labour cost KPIs, management reports and dashboards,
• Work closely with Finance, Payroll, HRBP and Controlling teams and provide ad-hoc analyses for management.

What to pack in your suitcase

• 3-5 years of experience in HR controlling, personnel cost controlling, HR analytics or a similar role combining finance and HR data,
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting,
• Knowledge of labour cost components (salaries, social contributions, benefits) and how HR and payroll data are structured,
• Strong analytical and numerical skills: you interpret data, spot trends and explain deviations with attention to detail,
• Advanced Excel and experience with reporting tools (ideally Power BI) and large datasets,
• Ability to explain numbers clearly to non-finance colleagues and managers,
• A structured, proactive approach - you look for ways to simplify and automate,
• Collaboration with stakeholders across countries and functions,
• Fluency in English and Polish.

Your extra baggage of experience

• Exposure to automation (Python, workflow tools).

What you will find on board

• Hybrid working model based in Gdańsk or Wrocław,
• Opportunities for professional development aligned with current business needs and your individual career goals,
• A benefits cafeteria platform - we do not decide what siuts for you, you can choose from life insurance, a sports card, and lunch and shopping vouchers,
• Cooperation in international environment,
• Access to Audioteka and Pilot WP, helping you balance personal development with moments of relaxation,
• An openness tn better results,
• Discounts on our products for you, your family, and friends,
• Comfortable offices in convenient locations (Gdańsk - Alchemia, Wrocław - Legnicka Business Garden, Warsaw - Business Garden Włochy), along with a friendly and informal atmosphere that encourages collaboration,
• Option to join International educational trips, so you can see the destinations and hotels from our portfolio for yourself,
• A culture built on trust, open communication, feedback, and appreciation (because the best journeys begin with a great team),
• Team where #Explore #Engage #Enjoy build our travel mindset.

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