Global Project Manager – Payroll & Time Management

DEKRA Praca is a company owned by DEKRA AG , a leader in human resources services in Europe. Our operations focus on Poland, mediating employee recruitment and offering a wide range of services in the areas of human resources consulting, permanent recruitment, and temporary employment. DEKRA Praca is a registered Employment Agency. Certificate No. 8194 For our client, an international company creating a new business services center in Wroclaw, we are currently looking for an experienced: Global Project Manager – Payroll & Time Management to support the global Payroll and Time Management transformation Location: new GBS Centre in Wroclaw, Poland (Hybrid) Job description This role will lead the definition and execution of the global approach, considering different solutions such as outsourcing, SAP SuccessFactors, and local country requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with Global HR, HR IT, local teams, payroll teams, vendors, and implementation partners to define the roadmap, manage deployments, and ensure solutions are aligned with the future HR operating model. This is a key international role requiring strong project management skills, experience in HR transformations, and the ability to manage complex global initiatives. Responsibilities • You lead and oversee the P2P team responsible for delivering services across the EMEA region. • Lead the global Payroll and Time Management transformation project. • Define the rollout strategy and roadmap across different countries. • Assess country needs and support decisions on the right solution approach (outsourcing, SAP SuccessFactors, or local solutions). • Coordinate activities with Global HR, HR IT, payroll teams, local teams, vendors, and partners. • Manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and governance. • Support process harmonisation while ensuring local legal requirements are considered. • Coordinate implementation, testing, deployment, and transition activities. • Support decision-making by preparing analysis, recommendations, and status updates. • Ensure alignment between business needs, technology solutions, and the future operating model. • Work closely with Change Management teams to support adoption. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; • 5+ years of experience managing global HRIS or HR transformation projects; • Experience managing multi-country Payroll and/or Time Management initiatives; • Understanding of payroll processes, HR systems, and different delivery models (outsourcing and technology solutions); • Experience working with SAP SuccessFactors or similar HR platforms; • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills; • Experience working with global teams and external partners; • Excellent communication skills in English; • Experience managing payroll outsourcing programmes (preferred); • Experience defining HR technology strategies or operating models (preferred); • Certification PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum (preferred). What we offer: • Competitive salary • Opportunity to lead a strategic global HR transformation project. • Opportunity to shape the future Payroll and Time Management model. • Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities. Aplikuj Information Clause The controller of your personal data will be Dekra Praca Sp. z o.o., with its registered office in Kraków (30-554), Zamknięta str. 10/2, KRS: 0000415384. The purpose of personal data processing is to participate in an individual recruitment process, which will include assessing the candidate's qualifications for a specific position, assessing the candidate's abilities and skills required for the specific position, and selecting the appropriate candidate for employment. The legal basis for personal data processing is a legal obligation, the candidate's consent, the legitimate interest of the Data Controller, and the performance of activities necessary to conclude a contract. Providing personal data is voluntary, but failure to provide it will prevent you from participating in the recruitment process. Candidates have the right to withdraw consent to processing, access their data, request rectification, erasure, or restriction of their processing.