Payroll SME - Poland, fixed-term 18 months at Haleon · Poznan…

Payroll SME - Poland, fixed-term 18 months

Location: Poznan Business Garden, Poznan, Poland

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

We are seeking a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our international payroll team supporting EMEA payroll operations for Polish market. This role offers the opportunity to expand into other EMEA markets over time and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services, ensuring compliance with local legislation and Haleon’s global payroll standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing (monthly, yearly) for assigned EMEA countries primarily Poland.
• Provide support for other EMEA payrolls where required and gradually build capability across additional markets.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to accuracy and controls.
• Ability to review payroll results, identify discrepancies and independently drive issues to resolution..
• Maintain and update payroll records (Joiners/Leavers/Changes), including payroll master data.
• Handle payroll interface files (import/export) and variable wage components (bonuses, hours, holidays, etc.).
• Administer processing of allowances, deductions, and annual bonus/merit cycles.
• Process monthly and yearly payroll reporting (e.g., Tax Office, Social Security, Pension Fund), and provide input for Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, local operational controls, and support internal/external audits.
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll-related employee queries.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence

Key Requirements, Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated payroll processing experience.
• Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in an outsourced/vendor-managed model.
• Strong command of English (C1 level or higher); another European language would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of any other EMEA region language would be an asset.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, including those involving international assignees.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail, numerical ability, and strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within respect of deadlines.
• Focus on continuous improvement in payroll and HR administration processes.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Familiarity with Workday or other payroll systems
• Experience with payroll implementations, transitions or system/process changes.
• Experience supporting international assignees or Global Mobility payroll processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to develop knowledge of other EMEA payrolls.

Why Haleon?

• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies.
• Hybrid work.
• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement).
• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions including working from home possibilities, health & wellbeing activities).
• Private medical care - the cost of the basic package is financed by Haleon. In addition, candidates can extend the selected package to family members and/or partner and purchase the Senior package.
• P4P Partnership for Prevention.
• Family benefits (extra parental leave, caregiver’s policy).
• Life insurance and pension plan.
• Multisport card or points on the Multicafeteria Benefits account.
• Personalized learning approach.
• Supportive community and integration events.
• Modern office with creative rooms.
• Free car and bike parking.

PLN 126,586.00 - PLN 174,056.30

The salary range for this position is indicative and provided as a guide. The final offer may vary depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Further details regarding the total reward and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process. Salary ranges may vary by location in line with local market conditions and applicable pay transparency regulations.

Compensation information is shared for the primary location of this role. Where the position is advertised with additional locations the compensation range will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Job Posting End Date

2026-11-28

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.