Payroll Specialist

TL;DR

Payroll Specialist (Finance): Overseeing payroll compliance and financial reporting for the Polish office with an accent on regulatory alignment and external provider management. Focus on ensuring accurate tax calculations, managing ZUS/PIT declarations, and providing expert guidance on local labor law.

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

Company

hirify.global is a global Open Access publisher with a portfolio of over 500 scientific journals and a commitment to making high-quality research freely accessible.

What you will do

• Oversee the accuracy and compliance of payroll processes handled by external service providers.
• Verify the correct calculation of salaries, taxes, and contributions according to applicable laws.
• Provide subject matter support to employees regarding labor law, taxes, and payroll.
• Prepare payroll, financial reports, and cost analyses for management.
• Maintain financial documentation and update accounting records.
• Manage ZUS, PIT, and PFRON declarations and coordinate 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 in Poland.
• Strong command of English and Polish (C1 level or higher).
• Working knowledge of Polish Labour Code, Social Security regulations, and tax laws.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Must be based in or able to work full-time from the Kraków office.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Enova or similar.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully covered private medical care.
• Partially covered MultiSport card.
• Opportunities for team building activities.
• Professional growth within an international environment.
• Contribution to the global academic community.