HR & Payroll Specialist

Exadel
Warsaw, Poland
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with HR and payroll compliance experience, working in Poland, will find this role aligns with their technical and regulatory expertise in a collaborative, process-oriented environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with HR and payroll compliance experience, working in Poland, will find this role aligns with their technical and regulatory expertise in a collaborative, process-oriented environment.
    — “Maintain accurate HR-related records and support compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements”
  • Those with a background in Polish labor law and HRIS systems like Workday are strong candidates.
    — “Solid knowledge of Polish labor law and payroll regulations”

Things to consider

  • The role involves direct collaboration with external payroll providers and legal teams, requiring strong coordination skills.
    — “Collaboration with an external payroll service provider regarding payroll processing and employee registration with ZUS”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle confidential information and support compliance reviews.
    — “Ability to manage confidential information with discretion”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Polish labor law and process optimization in your resume and interviews.
    — “Participate in payroll improvement initiatives, process optimization, and implementation of new tools or procedures”
  • Emphasize your ability to prepare statutory documents and manage compliance effectively.
    — “Experience preparing documentation and statutory declarations”
  • Showcase your collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders in your application materials.
    — “Partner with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Finance, Legal, Office Administration when needed”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate HR-related records
  • compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements
Typical background
payroll administrationHR operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll AdministrationHR OperationsLabor LawHRIS

Preferred

External Payroll Provider Collaboration

Stack & domain

HR OperationsPayroll AdministrationPolish Labor LawDocument PreparationStatutory DeclarationsHRIS (workday)Microsoft ExcelProcess OptimizationContinuous ImprovementPayrollHRAccounting

About the role

Original posting from Exadel via Greenhouse

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

What You’ll Do

Maintain accurateHR-relatedrecords and support compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements

Prepare and issue employment- and payroll-related documents and certificates requested by employees (including employment contracts, contracts amendments etc.)

Produce employment and earnings certificates, payroll confirmations, and other standard employment documents

Collaboration with the dedicated residency legalization department regarding employment and changes to working conditions.

PPK (Employee Pension Plan) administration

Benefits administration

Collaboration with an external payroll service provider regarding payroll processing and employee registration with ZUS

Partner with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Finance, Legal, Office Administration when needed

Providing expert support to managers and employees regarding payroll and Polish labor law requirements

Participate in payroll improvement initiatives, process optimization, and implementation of new tools or procedures

Support audits, internal controls, and compliance reviews related to payroll and HR administration

What You Bring

Proven professional experience in payroll administration and HR operations

Solid knowledge of Polish labor law and payroll regulations

Experience preparing documentation and statutory declarations

Experience working with HRIS (Workday) 

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across HR, Finance, Legal, and external stakeholders

Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS/payroll systems

Nice to Have

Experience collaborating with external payroll providers is an asset (Deel)

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred

Payroll, HR, or accounting certifications are considered an advantage

English Level

Upper-Intermediate

Legal & Hiring Information

Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more.

Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Compensation details are shared with candidates at the early stage of the recruitment process.

The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place.

Your Benefits at Exadel 

Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.

International projects

In-office or hybrid

Medical healthcare

Recognition program

Ongoing learning & reimbursement 

Well-being program

Team events & local benefits 

Sports compensation 

Referral bonuses 

Top-tier equipment provision

Exadel Culture

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.

Source: Exadel careers (Greenhouse)

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