Payroll Manager

Alcon

Payroll Manager responsible for leading payroll operations in a multinational environment at Alcon. Ensuring accurate support of the payroll and time management function across regions.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll management within a multinational environment, driving team accountability and operational excellence through process improvement and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in utilizing platforms like ADP and Workday to enhance HR processes and ensure compliance.

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Payroll ManagementStakeholder EngagementProcess ImprovementADP ExperienceLean Six Sigma Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ManagementProcess ImprovementData AnalysisKPI TrackingOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoachingProblem-SolvingCommunicationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

ADPWorkdayServiceNow

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltLean Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

Multinational EnvironmentEMEA MarketsHR ProcessesContinuous ImprovementProcess Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, motivate, coach, manage priorities, train and retain a team of skilled resources supporting various countries across a region
Administer and manage leaves and absences
Drive accountability within the team to create and update process documentation
Ensure timely and accurate execution of controls, forecasts, accuracy, FRA reporting, ticket resolution
Run periodic agenda driven meetings with stakeholders; share metrics; collect stakeholder feedback
Run periodic agenda driven meetings with key vendors to track performance and ensure business requirements are met
Define problems, present options and proactively propose solutions that may help to prevent problems in the future
Identify and manage process improvements, system enhancements needed to support the design and implementation of HR plans, programs, and new tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

About 5 years of prior experience in payroll in a multinational environment
Fluent English is a must; an additional European language would be considered a strong advantage
Proven track record of driving team accountability and delivering against agreed KPIs
Experience managing multiple stakeholders across EMEA markets
Continuous Improvement mindset, preferably supported by Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification
Strong experience with ADP, Workday, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
Strong process management and process improvement background, with the ability to identify, standardize, optimize, and streamline end-to-end payroll and HR processes
Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, process governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private medical care
Group insurance
Lunch card
Transportation allowance
Pension plan
Multisport/cultural card
Free Alcon products for you and your significant other