Payroll & Finance Specialist (Finance)

TL;DR

Payroll & Finance Specialist (Finance): Overseeing payroll compliance and supporting financial reporting for the Poland office with an accent on accuracy of salaries, taxes, and regulatory alignment. Focus on managing external payroll providers, performing cost analyses, and ensuring strict compliance with the Polish Labour Code.

Location: Fully in-office role based in Kraków, Poland

Company

hirify.global is a fully Open Access publisher with a portfolio of more than 500 journals across all scientific disciplines.

What you will do

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of payroll processes managed by an external service provider.
• Verify the calculation of salaries, taxes, and contributions according to applicable laws and limits.
• Provide expert guidance to employees regarding labor law, taxes, and payroll calculations.
• Prepare internal financial reports, cost analyses, and financial summaries for management.
• Manage ZUS, PIT, and PFRON declarations and reconcile them with payroll data.
• Coordinate projects related to the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS).

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Payroll, Finance, or Accounting roles within Poland.
• English and Polish: C1 level or higher required.
• Working knowledge of Polish Labour Code, Social Security regulations, and tax laws.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (O365).
• Must be based in or be able to work onsite in Kraków.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Enova or similar.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully covered private medical care.
• Partially covered MultiSport card.
• Working in an international environment contributing to the academic community.
• Regular team building activities.