Job Description:
Role Overview:
Huntsman is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Krakow. As part of our dynamic Global Business Services (GBS) organization, this role plays a vital part in supporting business operations across the EMEA region. Based in the heart of Krakow, our GBS hub provides innovative, efficient solutions for a variety of business needs.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processes for Poland, ensuring that all payroll activities are handled with precision and in a timely manner. You will work closely with our payroll provider, providing the necessary data and supporting payroll calculations in alignment with local regulations and corporate policies. This position reports directly to the Payroll Team Leader.
Role Responsibilities:
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for:
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Managing payroll activities such as employee onboarding, payroll calculation support (including social charges, income tax, holidays, severance pay, and income data) in compliance with local laws and company policies.
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Delivering accurate payroll data to the payroll provider for preparation and processing.
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Analysing, validating, and reviewing payroll results to ensure accuracy.
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Participating in payroll-related projects, including changing payroll providers, process improvements, standardization, and digitalization efforts.
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Ensuring internal procedures align with labour and social security legislation.
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Applying fundamental HR principles related to employment within the payroll function.
Experience and Competencies:
What we are looking for:
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Minimum 2 years of experience with Polish payroll processes (end-to-end or vendor-managed). Knowledge of payroll processes in other countries, such as the UK, Switzerland, Germany, or France, is a plus.
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Strong understanding of the payroll process within modern business environments.
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Ability to independently monitor, interpret, and apply policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations and company strategies.
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Proficient in managing payroll systems with little to no supervision, while providing technical guidance as needed.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas, request actions, and plan policies clearly and effectively.
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Familiarity with standard office tools and software packages, with the ability to support business processes autonomously.
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Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate at various levels. Additional European languages are a plus.
What next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.
Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
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