Senior Manager, Global People Administration & Payroll

• Job offer expiration: 11/11/2026
• Type of work: Stationary
• Role: People Manager
• Location: Europe, Poland, Szczecin - Goleniowska

Lead Global People Administration & Payroll

• Lead People Administration and Payroll operations across multiple countries.
• Ensure compliant, high-quality service delivery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and a strong employee-focused service culture.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Standardize, simplify and continuously improve HR administration and payroll processes.
• Strengthen governance, controls, documentation and business continuity.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency and scalability.

Manage Global Payroll Operations

• Oversee payroll delivery through local teams and external providers.
• Manage vendor performance and resolve complex payroll matters.
• Balance local requirements with global standards and governance.

Support Growth & Transformation

• Ensure People Administration and Payroll operations support organizational growth.
• Integrate new locations, employee groups and business requirements.
• Develop scalable operating models and service frameworks.

Data, Systems & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local regulations through effective partnerships and controls.
• Support audits, risk management and data quality initiatives.
• Leverage systems and operational insights to improve service delivery.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop the People Administration & Payroll team.
• Foster collaboration, capability building and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For 

• Solid leadership experience within Payroll, People Administration, Shared Services or People Operations. 
• Experience working in an international and matrix-based organization. 
• Experience managing multi-country operations and external service providers. 
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, operational controls and compliance requirements. 
• Experience with HR, payroll and employee data systems. 
• Proven ability to improve processes, implement standards and increase operational efficiency. 
• Experience supporting organizational growth, system implementation, process harmonization or operational transformation initiatives will be considered an advantage. 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on execution, quality and continuous improvement. 
• Fluent English.

What We Offer 

• International and collaborative work environment. 
• Significant influence on operational excellence and process development. 
• Exposure to complex global operations and cross-functional collaboration. 
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of People Operations within a growing international organization

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.