Payroll Manager

Kraków Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a team and ensure high-quality payroll service delivery within an international environment. The role combines people leadership with hands-on payroll expertise, stakeholder management and responsibility for the quality, timeliness and continuous improvement of payroll operations.

Added 23/09/2026

  • Lead and develop a payroll team within an international environment.
  • Drive payroll process improvement and efficiency.

About Our Client

Our client is a large international organisation with a global presence and established business structures across multiple regions. The company operates in a multicultural environment with a strong focus on high-quality service delivery, cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job Description

  • Lead day-to-day payroll operations within an international environment.
  • Manage, support and develop a team of payroll professionals, fostering effective collaboration and accountability.
  • Set priorities, allocate workloads and monitor the quality and timeliness of payroll delivery.
  • Ensure payroll processes are completed accurately and in line with internal procedures, compliance requirements and organisational standards.
  • Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders on payroll-related matters.
  • Coordinate the resolution of complex operational issues and payroll escalations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners involved in payroll delivery.
  • Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Support the standardisation and optimisation of payroll processes and ways of working.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and high-quality service delivery.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have:

  • Strong experience in payroll operations, ideally gained within an international or multi-country environment.
  • A strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, including payroll calculations, controls, reconciliations, compliance and data accuracy.
  • Previous experience in managing, supporting and developing a team.
  • The ability to analyse and resolve complex operational payroll matters.
  • Experience working with external payroll providers would be an advantage.
  • Experience in process improvement, standardisation or optimisation.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • A high level of accuracy, ownership and discretion when handling sensitive employee and payroll data.
  • Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in an international business environment.



What's on Offer

  • A leadership role within an international organisation.
  • The opportunity to lead and develop a team of payroll professionals.
  • Exposure to an international environment and collaboration with stakeholders across different business functions.
  • The opportunity to contribute to the development, quality and efficiency of payroll operations.
  • A hybrid working model.
  • A permanent employment contract.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Contact
Krzysztof Podzus
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110326

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Payroll
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Kraków
Typ umowy
Permanent
Consultant name
Krzysztof Podzus
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110326