SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Our Client is a global leader and premier provider of advanced fire and security systems, dedicated to enabling safer, smarter, highly sustainable, and high-performance buildings and residences worldwide . We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join the company on a temporary contract (with a possibility of extending the contract and being employed directly by the company) . In this key operational role, you will support payroll operations across two distinct Polish entities—a manufacturing facility (comprising shift-based blue-collar employees) and a corporate entity in Gdańsk (focused on white-collar professionals) . If you thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment and are looking to leverage your extensive Polish payroll knowledge to make an immediate impact within an international industry leader, this opportunity is tailor-made for you! What will your tasks involve? • End-to-End Payroll Execution: Ensure timely, accurate, and fully compliant processing of payroll for both blue-collar and white-collar populations across Polish entities • Query & Escalation Management: Serve as a main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and complex escalations, working closely with HR Operations, Finance, HRBPs, and external vendors • Time & Attendance Integration : Manage T&A integrations and time tracking systems, ensuring precise calculations for shift differentials, overtime, night premiums, and variable pay inputs • Reconciliation & Validation : Validate payroll inputs (sick leave, bonuses, allowances) and perform gross-to-net calculations and output reconciliations • Compliance, Reporting & Process Improvement : Oversee statutory reporting (ZUS, PIT, GUS), prepare statements for stakeholders, offer guidance to local team members, and drive process standardization. What we expect from you? • Experience : 5+ years of solid payroll and HR experience in Poland • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field • Legal & Regulatory Expertise : Strong, up-to-date knowledge of Polish labor law, personal income tax (PIT), and social security (ZUS) regulations • Blue-Collar Payroll Expertise : Practical familiarity with blue-collar payroll complexities, including shift-based rosters, variable pay components, and union/collective agreements • Systems Proficiency: Practical experience with modern global payroll software (Dayforce / Ceridian experience is a strong advantage) and advanced knowledge of MS Excel • Languages: Native/Fluent Polish and good working proficiency in English (minimum B2) • Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, high ethical standards when handling confidential data, and comfort working in a global/matrix structure. What you can expect from us? • Competitive Package : Attractive compensation package aligned with your extensive experience and qualifications • Randstad Plus : Benefits system (sports card, private medical care, PZU insurance, discounts on online shopping) • Flexible Working Model : Possibility of full remote work from anywhere in Poland or a hybrid setup, with access to a comfortable, modern office in Gdańsk • Stable Contract Term & Career Continuity: Initial 6-month temporary employment contract ( Umowa o pracę tymczasową ) with a genuine possibility of extension and direct transition into the client's internal company structures • Impactful Role : Opportunity to showcase your expertise in a prestigious global company with strong market positioning • Professional Environment: Work within a supportive, international structure with high standards of operations . Employment agency entry number 47 this job offer is intended for people over 18 years of age