Global Payroll Manager

8 Minutes ago • 7 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to oversee and manage multi-country payroll operations across regions like Poland, Cyprus, Lithuania, Serbia, and the Czech Republic. This role involves hands-on international payroll management, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and driving continuous improvement. The manager will lead payroll governance, vendor management, audit, reporting, and team oversight, collaborating closely with HR Operations, Finance, and external vendors. Responsibilities include standardizing processes, performing reconciliations, ensuring accurate statutory payments, and leading audits.
Must have:
  • Oversee multi-country payroll operations across various regions.
  • Manage international payrolls and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Lead payroll governance, vendor management, audit, and reporting.
  • Foster collaboration with HR Operations, Finance, and external vendors.
  • Own and improve payroll governance frameworks and internal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international tax and labor regulations.
  • Maintain robust approval workflows, segregation of duties, and audit trails.
  • Serve as final payroll approver for all global payroll cycles.
  • Design, implement, and maintain standardized payroll processes.
  • Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of statutory payments.
  • Act as primary contact for global payroll vendors.
  • Select and manage payroll providers for optimal service and cost.
  • Track and manage vendor service levels and address performance issues.
  • Lead internal and external payroll audits, including preparation and response.
  • Provide timely and accurate payroll reports for financial and compliance needs.
  • Maintain proper documentation for audit readiness.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements.
  • Stay updated on global payroll regulations, trends, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with HR Ops and Finance on improvement initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to payroll specialists and HR teams.
  • Assess and optimize team structures for evolving business requirements.
  • Cultivate a culture of accuracy, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related discipline.
  • 7+ years progressive experience in global/multi-country payroll management.
  • Minimum 2 years in a leadership role overseeing payroll teams and vendors.
Perks:
  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave)
  • Sick Leave 100% Compensation (10 days per calendar year)
  • Career development and education opportunities
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Multisport card
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program

Job Details

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Global Payroll Manager to oversee and manage our multi-country payroll operations across various regions, including but not limited to Poland, Cyprus, Lithuania, Serbia, and the Czech Republic. This role requires hands-on experience managing international payrolls, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading payroll governance, vendor management, audit and reporting processes, and team oversight, while fostering strong collaboration with HR Operations, Finance, and external vendors.

What will you do?

Payroll Governance & Compliance

  • Own and continuously improve payroll governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.
  • Ensure payroll operations comply with all relevant local, national, and international tax and labor regulations.
  • Maintain robust approval workflows, segregation of duties, and audit trails.
  • Serve as the final payroll approver for all payroll cycles across global regions.

Operational Excellence & Standardization

  • Design, implement, and maintain standardized payroll processes across multiple countries.
  • Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and resolve any identified discrepancies.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of statutory payments (taxes, pensions, social contributions, etc.).

Vendor Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for global payroll vendors.
  • Select and manage payroll providers ensuring optimal service quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Track and manage vendor service levels and address any performance issues.

Audit & Reporting

  • Lead internal and external payroll audits, including audit preparation and response.
  • Provide timely and accurate payroll reports for financial, compliance, and statutory needs.
  • Maintain proper documentation to support audit readiness.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements to streamline payroll operations.
  • Stay updated on global payroll regulations, trends, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with HR Ops and Finance to roll out improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Oversight

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to payroll specialists and HR operations teams across regions.
  • Assess and optimize team structures to support evolving business requirements.
  • Cultivate a culture of accuracy, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in payroll management, including global/multi-country scope.
  • Minimum 2 years in a leadership role overseeing payroll teams and external vendors.
  • Demonstrated expertise in payroll systems and software platforms.
  • Proven success in payroll process standardization, governance, and compliance.
  • Experience handling internal/external audits and statutory reporting.

Key skills & competences:

  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
  • Effective stakeholder and vendor management.
  • Advanced analytical and reconciliation skills.
  • Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll data.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, global, and cross-functional environment.

Work mode

  • Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office)
  • This role isn't eligible for relocation & immigration support.

Type of Contract

  • Employment Contract (unowa o prace)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Warsaw include:

  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave) on top of the statutory minimum
  • Sick Leave 100% Compensation (10 days per calendar year)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Multisport card
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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