Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Alfa Laval is currently on an HR journey where we see great potential with established in May 2023 a regional HR Service Center (HR SSC) in Krakow. The HR SSC mission is streamlining HR & Payroll processes, ensuring an efficient and effective HR operation with best-in-class Employee support, fully focused on self-service enablement and automation.

About the Role

In the position of Payroll Partner, you will be responsible for a variety of Payroll related activities delivered to Employees in Poland. You will be working closely with Senior Payroll Partner, HR Partners, our Payroll Vendors, Finance Teams and HR Business Partners. 

Key Responsibilities

• In cooperation with the Senior Payroll Partner and HR Partners, process monthly payroll run timely and in accordance with the local Polish requirements, by accurate payroll data delivery and verification of payroll calculation/transactions performed by Payroll Vendor.

• In partnership with the HR SSC team, coordinate timely flow of critical information to ensure all Payroll transactions necessary for the monthly Payroll run are collected and correct.

• Manage Employee queries related to payroll and time & attendance area (i.e. ADP portal, working time, holidays, sick leaves, payslip) via HR ticketing system or face-to-face at the office.

• Prepare and distribute standard and ad hoc HR/Payroll reports.

• Assist Senior Payroll Partner in activities related to the specific Payroll treatment for employees e.g. expatriate, international assignments & commuters.

• Support local audit activities, both internal and external.

• Identify improvement opportunities within Payroll area. 

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in payroll area/process. 

• Very good Excel skills (practical usage of various functions i.e. pivot tables v-look up and others).

• Very good spoken and written Polish & English.

“Nice to have” Requirements

• Working knowledge of payroll calculation rule and Polish Labor Code is a plus.

• HR system knowledge i.e. Workday or ADP Payroll system is a plus.

• HR case management system knowledge i.e. ServiceNow is a plus.

What we Offer

• Work in a people-oriented team with dynamic and inspiring colleagues and leaders

• Attractive salary and benefits package (private medical care for you and your family, life insurance, lunch card, access to MyBenefit platform, Multisport etc.)

• Flexible working hours, you can start between 7:30 and 9:30 am

• For this role we offer a hybrid work with 3 times a week at our office on Przybyszewskiego 56 or Zawiła 56 in Kraków 

• No formal dress-code

• Annual integration events

• Employee volunteering opportunities and interesting CSR projects

• Relocation support within Poland if needed.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

We review applications continually so please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that we do not accept applications sent via email.

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