Senior Manager- Centralized Payroll Operations

Position Overview:
The Senior Manager / Associate Director for Centralized Payroll Operations will lead the establishment and growth of a new payroll processing hub in Krakow, Poland, serving the European region. This role requires a visionary leader who can design and implement our centralized payroll model, organize knowledge transfers, and build an efficient, high-performing team from the ground up. The ideal candidate will foster a strong culture of cooperation, ensuring seamless collaboration between the centralized team and local country specialists.

Roles & Responsibilites:

- Office and Team Establishment:

- Set up a new payroll processing hub in Krakow, Poland, including facilities, resources, and systems.
- Recruit, train, and onboard a team of payroll professionals, ensuring alignment with company objectives and values.
- Create a supportive and engaging work environment that attracts and retains top talent.

- Centralized Payroll Model Implementation:

- Lead the design and implementation of standardized payroll processes across the European region.
- Organize and manage knowledge transfers from local country teams to the centralized hub.
- Ensure adherence to compliance requirements and best practices in payroll processing.

- Team Management and Development:

- Oversee both the centralized payroll processing team and local country specialists.
- Train and mentor junior team members to develop into skilled, senior payroll processors.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

- Operational Excellence:

- Develop and maintain efficient processes for payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Collaborate with local teams to ensure seamless cooperation and knowledge sharing.
- Monitor and report on performance metrics, driving accountability and improvement.

- Leadership and Strategy:

- Act as the primary point of contact for European payroll operations.
- Work closely with senior leadership to align the payroll strategy with overall company objectives.
- Represent the Krakow hub in global initiatives and ensure its integration into the broader payroll framework.

Requirements

Technical Expertise:

- 8+ years of payroll experience, including experience in European payroll operations.
- Proven track record of setting up and managing teams or offices.
- Strong understanding of European payroll regulations and compliance.

Personal Competencies:

- Exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to implement operational plans.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with payroll system implementation or standardization.
- Multilingual skills are an advantage.

Working Conditions:

- This is an on-site role based in Krakow, Poland.
- Flexibility to travel as needed for knowledge transfers and collaboration with local teams.

Our Working Model:
Our payroll operations are structured with centralized teams handling core processing tasks, while local country teams provide expert oversight. The centralized teams are responsible for executing standardized payroll processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across regions. Local teams focus on client-facing activities such as leading implementations, configuring payroll engines, reviewing and signing off on final payrolls, and addressing client inquiries. This collaborative approach ensures compliance, operational excellence, and superior client service. While the local teams provide guidance and support, the centralized teams operate independently within a well-defined framework, fostering a cohesive and efficient working environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of payroll operations in Europe, build a high-performing team, and drive operational excellence. Join us in creating a world-class payroll processing hub in Krakow, Poland.

About Us

GoGlobal is a leading global expansion service provider offering comprehensive solutions in global recruitment, employment, payroll and compliance services. As a trusted partner, we specialize in assisting businesses with their human resources, taxation, accounting, and all corporate services essential for seamless global expansions and operations. With a robust presence in over 100+ countries, our expertise extends to recruiting, employing on behalf of clients, facilitating payments, and establishing operational footholds, including legal entities, bank accounts, and ensuring annual compliance worldwide. Powered by cutting-edge technology, our solutions complement our experienced on-the-ground experts, enabling us to navigate and address the unique intricacies of each locale with a cohesive global strategy.

Why GoGlobal

GoGlobal, as a privately-owned company, offers its clients genuine global solutions We stand out from the crowd as we make swift decisions aligned with our ambitions, free from outside investor pressures. This gives us the flexibility to quickly adapt to market changes and seize unique opportunities. Instead of distributing earnings to shareholders, we invest our profits back into the business, fuelling growth that’s driven by our own revenue and our team’s performance. Without expectations from external investors, we have the freedom to chart our own course and our success. Winning in our own way is what drives us.

Most importantly, our independent ownership allows us to preserve our culture that is rooted in our core values; prioritizing people, focusing on performance, embracing candor, valuing diversity, being agile and adopting a contrarian approach. With a diverse and growing team members across more than 45 countries, we embrace differences, practice empathy and encourage feedback. We operate in a trust-based environment where our team members are empowered to do their best work without the complications and challenges of navigating silos and unnecessary bureaucracy.

Join us as we leverage innovative thinking and teamwork to explore new opportunities and possibilities

How we are different

- We’re private: We totally respect that many companies raise a lot of capital and we applaud these successes. At GoGlobal, we simply like people actually in the business to control the business.
- We’re not a rocket ship: We’re pretty happy on earth. Growth isn’t everything.
- We’re not a tech company: We fundamentally believe that this industry cannot be replaced by tech in the foreseeable future and it’s the people that make the difference.
- We’re profitable: We’re pretty prudent in how we spend money because we’re managing our business without outside investors. That said, we’re profitable and continue to grow sustainably. We sleep better at night knowing that we don’t have to raise money. Maybe it’s a little old school, but we believe businesses should be profitable to survive long term.
- We’re diverse. No, really, we are. Compare the team on our website to others you know. We think you’ll agree
- We’re transparent: Every month we openly share our strategy and financials so you feel ownership of your role in the company’s success.
- We’re structured as a partnership versus a corporation: We’re the only one in our industry that’s structured this way, allowing us to attract some of the best talent since everyone has the opportunity to be a partner in the firm.
- We are the underdog: We think it’s more fun to be a pirate than to be in the navy.

What we offer

- Global career: Work alongside the best talent from diverse backgrounds in a fast-expanding international business
- Results-driven culture: Excel in a result-driven environment that recognises and rewards high performance
- Remote work: Embrace flexibility with our remote work environment
- Unlimited vacation: Enjoy unlimited vacation days to rest and recharge at your own pace.
- Wifi: Get your home wifi costs covered, ensuring you are always connected.
- Annual training: Benefit from an annual training allowance to further your professional development

Ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now

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