Payroll Partner – EMEA

ABB

. Support payroll transition activities for assigned countries, including process discovery, documentation, knowledge transfer coordination and transition planning .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeKrakow • PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive payroll expertise with a focus on process documentation, implementation, and transition management in multinational environments. Proficient in Workday and skilled in data reconciliation and vendor management within shared services frameworks.

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Payroll ExperienceWorkday ProficiencyData ReconciliationVendor ManagementProcess Documentation

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Hard Skills

Payroll Transition ActivitiesProcess DiscoveryData ValidationIssue ResolutionGross-to-Net CalculationsKnowledge Transfer CoordinationPost-Acquisition IntegrationProcess ControlsTestingOperational Payroll Activities

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedResilienceConsultative Approach

Tools & Technologies

Workday HCMWorkday TimeGlobal Vendor Model

Industry Keywords

Shared ServicesMultinational EnvironmentHigh-Growth EnvironmentCross-Functional ProjectsPayroll Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support payroll transition activities for assigned countries, including process discovery, documentation, knowledge transfer coordination and transition planning
Support payroll implementation projects through testing, data validation, issue resolution and go-live preparation activities
Ensure transition deliverables, payroll documentation and process controls are complete, accurate and aligned with project objectives
Identify process gaps during post-acquisition integration and drive standardizations across the regional cluster
Act as a primary partner to ABB Robotics local teams to represent payroll on cross-functional projects and deliver business value
Support preparation of payroll operations for post-transition ownership and contribute to operational payroll activities as business needs evolve
Gather requirements and document processes
Coordinate knowledge transfer activities
Support payroll implementation projects following the SoftBank Group acquisition
Support assigned countries including Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Ireland and additional countries as business needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8 years of hands-on payroll experience supporting respective regions, preferably within a high-growth or multinational environment
Proven track record in a Shared Services (SSC) environment using a Global Vendor/Outsourced model
Strong proficiency in Workday (HCM/Time and system integrations) is highly preferred
Advanced ability to reconcile complex datasets and perform deep-dive audits on gross-to-net calculations
Resilience in the face of change
A consultative approach to vendor management
Ability to navigate a carve-out/integration
Detail-oriented professional who thrives in "Day 1" environments and understands the nuances of a shared services landscape

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential to evolve into a permanent position depending on business needs and individual performance
Hybrid or remote model of work
Opportunity to work alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment