Payroll & HR Manager with European Languages

Your future company

For our international client, we are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager with a strong HR Operations background to join a growing Global HR & People Operations organization operating in an SSC/GBS model.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multi-country Payroll and HR Operations function within a company undergoing a significant HR and Payroll transformation. Beyond payroll delivery, the role carries a substantial Employee Relations component and involvement in Global Mobility topics - so we are looking for someone with a genuinely broad HR overview rather than a narrow payroll specialisation.

This is a fast-moving, constantly evolving environment. The successful candidate will thrive on change, ambiguity and a high volume of parallel topics, and will play a key role in driving operational excellence, vendor management, and process improvements across Europe.

We welcome candidates from across Poland - remote work is available.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in Payroll, including leadership experience.
• Experience gained in an SSC / GBS / shared services environment supporting multiple countries.
• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations in an international environment.
• Solid HR Operations background - hands-on knowledge of the employee lifecycle, HR administration, HR data and documentation, and the end-to-end connection between HR processes and payroll input.
• Strong Employee Relations exposure - supporting managers and employees on day-to-day ER matters, working knowledge of labour law and internal policies, cooperation with works councils / employee representatives where applicable.
• Working knowledge of Global Mobility topics (international assignments, relocations, cross-border employment, shadow payroll, A1 / tax and social security implications).
• Experience working with external payroll providers and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of payroll governance, compliance, and payroll processes.
• Experience leading payroll or HR transformation, transition, or migration projects.
• Broad operational overview - ability to see how Payroll, HR Ops, ER, Mobility, Finance and Compliance interconnect, and to act as a point of reference across these areas.
• Experience with CloudPay or similar payroll platforms will be a strong advantage; familiarity with core HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, SuccessFactors) is a plus.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to support operational activities when needed.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, frequently changing environment - and genuine motivation to work in that kind of setting.

Language requirements

• Fluent English (minimum C1 level)
• Fluency in one additional European language (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Payroll and HR Operations team supporting multiple European countries.
• Oversee payroll services delivered by external payroll providers, ensuring quality, compliance, and service excellence.
• Own HR Operations processes across the employee lifecycle and ensure a clean, well-controlled handover of data between HR and Payroll.
• Act as an escalation point for Employee Relations cases, advising managers and HR Business Partners on labour law, policy application and risk.
• Support Global Mobility activities - international transfers, assignment set-up, cross-border payroll and social security compliance - in cooperation with tax and mobility advisors.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external payroll vendors.
• Drive payroll and HR Ops transformation, automation, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Support payroll migrations and system implementation projects, including CloudPay rollout.
• Monitor Payroll and HR Ops KPIs and SLAs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation and internal policies across supported countries.
• Act as a trusted business partner for HR, Finance, and leadership teams.

The offer

• Opportunity to lead international Payroll and HR Operations transformation projects.
• Key role in building a growing Global HR & Payroll organization in Poland.
• Broad scope covering Payroll, HR Operations, Employee Relations and Global Mobility - real variety, no routine.
• Collaboration with international teams across Europe.
• Real influence on payroll and HR Ops strategy, processes, and operational excellence.
• Stable employment within a growing global organization.
• Attractive benefits package, including:
• Private medical care
• Multisport card
• Pension plan (PPK)
• Glasses allowance
• Flexible working model with remote work available across Poland.