Specialist Payroll, EMEA

Specialist Payroll, EMEA

Miejsce pracy: Kraków

Your responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the monthly payroll processing cycle for multiple legal entities across the EMEA region (with specific focus or exposure to countries such as France, Belgium and Germany), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Partner closely with external payroll providers and local service partners to manage data flows (attendances, variable pay, benefits, and master data changes) and monitor service level agreements (SLAs)
• Perform pre-payroll and post-payroll reconciliations, audits, and quality checks on reports provided by external vendors to guarantee correct salary disbursements, tax calculations, and social security payments
• Ensure that all regional payroll processes comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements, leveraging the expertise of local providers and advisors
• Work closely with Finance, HR, and People Operations to support accounting reconciliations, general ledger postings, year-end closing, and internal/external audits
• Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries from employees regarding pay slips, local tax deductions, or benefits
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, process optimizations, and the implementation of standardized multi-country payroll frameworks and digital tools

Our requirements

• You have solid professional experience (3–5+ years for Specialist; 5+ years for Senior Specialist) in managing multi-country payroll operations, preferably within international corporate environments or global payroll service providers
• You have direct knowledge and proven experience handling payroll operations for France, Belgium and/or Germany will be highly appreciated and considered a strong asset
• You possess strong expertise in payroll administration, compensation-related tax structures, and social security requirements within the EMEA region. You are familiar with HRIS/Payroll technologies (e.g., Workday) and advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)
• You have proven ability to manage relationships with external payroll vendors and coordinate effectively across various internal and external stakeholders
• You are organized, meticulous, and capable of managing strict deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• You have very good interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving capabilities
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of additional European languages (such as French and German) will be considered an asset

What we offer

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of foreign language classes
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• employee referral program

Greetings from your future manager

“In this role, you will be part of an experienced and engaged community of payroll professionals, working collaboratively across borders to ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll cycle for multiple countries within the EMEA region—with highly valued expertise in one or more of the following countries: France, Belgium and Germany. Acting as the primary bridge between the company and our external payroll vendors, you will ensure seamless execution. If you see yourself in this role, don't hesitate to apply!”. - Francesco Di Domenico, Manager, Payroll Services EMEA

Additional information

This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration.

The position holder will report to Manager, Payroll Services EMEA.

For further information about the role, please contact Francesco Di Domenico, Manager, Payroll Services EMEA at Wyświetl e-mail na pracuj.pl

How to apply

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV by November 20, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

Country-specific information

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UPM Kymmene Sp. z o.o.

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, Human Resources Services in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 700 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services.

What makes us unique? The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self-development, and our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage – are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM