Payroll Lead – Fixed-term Role

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. Lead regional payroll initiatives across EMEA, including payroll vendor transitions, legal entity changes, payroll implementations, consolidations, system enhancements, and process improvements within Unit4 Teta HR, Deel, and Workday .

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • PolandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading payroll initiatives across EMEA, including vendor transitions and payroll implementations, while managing end-to-end project delivery and ensuring compliance with payroll operations. Strong capability in stakeholder management, risk identification, and process improvement to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

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Payroll Vendor TransitionsProject ManagementPayroll ImplementationsStakeholder ManagementPayroll Operations Compliance

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Hard Skills

Payroll OperationsProject DeliveryProcess DesignRisk ManagementData ReadinessPayroll ValidationPayroll ReconciliationAudit ManagementChange ManagementMulti-Country Payroll Delivery

Soft Skills

CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Unit4 Teta HRDeelWorkdayHR Information SystemsPayroll PlatformsTime Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CertificationChange Management CertificationProcess Improvement Training

Industry Keywords

EMEA PayrollPayroll ControlsCompliance ConsiderationsPayroll TransformationVendor Performance Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead regional payroll initiatives across EMEA, including payroll vendor transitions, legal entity changes, payroll implementations, consolidations, system enhancements, and process improvements within Unit4 Teta HR, Deel, and Workday
Manage end-to-end project delivery, including scope, requirements, process design, project plans, governance, timelines, testing, cutover, go-live, and stabilization
Coordinate vendor implementation activities, including data readiness, configuration review, integration dependencies, parallel payroll validation, defect resolution, and production readiness
Maintain project plans, milestone tracking, decision logs, risk and issue registers, test evidence, cutover checklists, status reporting, and contingency plans
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and external providers to clarify responsibilities, secure decisions, manage dependencies, and maintain alignment on outcomes
Identify delivery, compliance, data, and operational risks; escalate issues appropriately and implement mitigation plans
Lead change enablement, including stakeholder communications, operating procedures, knowledge transfer, training materials, and post-implementation reviews
Provide payroll operational support and escalation assistance to Senior Payroll Analysts, including payroll reviews, reconciliations, audits, year-end activities, complex transactions, vendor issues, and issue resolution
Review payroll controls and procedures, maintain documentation, support service metrics and vendor performance reporting, and recommend improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy, scalability, and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent practical experience
Six or more years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-country or regional payroll delivery
Demonstrated experience leading payroll vendor transitions, payroll implementations, legal entity changes, or comparable payroll transformation initiatives
Demonstrated project management capability across planning, requirements, testing, risk management, cutover, go-live, and stabilization
Working knowledge of payroll operations, controls, and compliance considerations across EMEA
Experience working with payroll providers, HR information systems, payroll platforms, time systems, and payroll data interfaces
Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience delivering payroll transformation in a global organization with multiple entities, providers, and stakeholder groups
Formal project management, change management, or process improvement training or certification
Collaboration, Communication, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Professional Presentation, Project Management, Researching, Teamwork, Time Management, Writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Flexible work arrangements
Two, week-long company breaks per year
Additional time off
Long-term incentive program
Training investment program