Global Payroll & Benefits Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Global Payroll & Benefits Manager (Fintech): Leading the end-to-end payroll and benefits function across 14+ countries with an accent on compliance, vendor management, and process optimization. Focus on building robust controls, managing cross-functional stakeholders, and leading a team of specialists to ensure accurate and timely service delivery.

Location: Must be based in Kraków, Poland (Hybrid: 3 days in office required).

Company

hirify.global is a publicly-traded FTSE 100 FinTech company providing global platforms for trading stocks, shares, and crypto.

What you will do

• Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery and benefits administration across 14+ countries.
• Lead and develop a team of 7+ payroll and benefits specialists.
• Manage relationships with outsourced payroll vendors and benefits brokers to ensure SLA compliance.
• Partner with Finance and Tax teams to ensure accurate reconciliation and statutory compliance.
• Drive process improvements and stabilization of payroll operations using ADP and Workday.
• Maintain a strong controls framework and support internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Kraków, Poland.
• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations and benefits administration.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing payroll teams.
• Hands-on experience with ADP in a multi-country environment.
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, statutory requirements, and audit frameworks.
• Ability to manage external vendors and hold them accountable to SLAs.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech or regulated financial services.
• Familiarity with Workday for HR/payroll.
• Exposure to payroll vendor consolidation or re-procurement.
• Experience in a matrix-structured, globally distributed organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office.
• Private medical cover for you and your family (Medicover).
• Performance-related bonus and employee share plans.
• Multikafeteria system including multisport options.
• Home office equipment reimbursement and life insurance.
• Three additional days off for birthdays and volunteering.