Payroll Manager

Nokia

Payroll Manager at Nokia managing end-to-end payroll operations in Poland. Ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting payroll-related projects and vendor management.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeWroclaw • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end Polish payroll processing and payroll calendar management, covering both employment contracts and civil law contracts, and providing expert support in complex settlement cases.
Supervise monthly payroll preparation, validation, approvals, and salary releases.
Support the team in working‑time and absence‑related topics impacting payroll accuracy.
Prepare clear payroll communications for employees, including monthly payment schedules and key legal or payroll changes.
Ensure compliance with SOX controls, local legislation, and internal policies.
Review payroll postings, accruals, and support Finance with clearing activities.
Manage year-end payroll activities, tax filings, and employee tax forms.
Analyze and implement legal or business changes impacting payroll processes.
Support internal and external payroll audits and resolve discrepancies.
Manage payroll vendor performance through SLAs and KPIs.
Lead service calls, provide feedback, and escalate issues when required.
Review and approve payroll vendor invoices in coordination with Vendor Management.
Maintain and improve payroll procedures in line with legislation and HR policies.
Support payroll-related projects (requirements, testing, documentation, training).
Act as the highest-level escalation point for payroll issues, ensuring service excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of end-to-end Polish payroll experience.
Strong knowledge of Polish payroll and tax legislation.
Solid understanding of working time and absence regulations impacting payroll (Time & Attendance)
Experience in mid-size to large multinational organizations.
Fluent in English and Polish.
Proactive team player with strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
Health and well-being support – private medical care for you and your family, life insurance, mental health programs, and employee resource groups
A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
Meal and lifestyle perks – Lunch Pass (monthly meal subsidy), Nokia Social Fund (sport card, cinema tickets, loans)
Volunteering – two paid days per year for community or charitable activities
Career growth & mobility – technical career path, job rotation, and domestic relocation support
Continuous learning – mentorship programs, digital learning platforms and tools
Annual bonus – based on individual and company performance
Pension scheme (PPE) – available after 36 months of continuous employment
Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade

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Hard Skills & Tools

Polish payroll processingpayroll calendar managementpayroll preparationpayroll validationsalary releasestax filingspayroll auditspayroll procedureslegal complianceaccruals

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam playerservice-oriented mindsetleadershipproblem-solvingproactive approachfeedback provisionescalation managementcollaborationattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree