Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Payroll/HR professional with knowledge of Polish labour law who will join our Poland Payroll Team for fix term contract (24 months)

Location: Krakow or Gdansk

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Your new role

As Payroll Specialist you will:

• Work closely with payroll vendor and internal teams to ensure payroll calculation completeness and correctness

• Deliver payroll to whole population in Poland with strong focus on verification process

• Support payroll activities in a timely, accurate and efficient manner in line with local legislative requirements

• Provide regular as well as ad-hoc HR and Payroll reports, data and statistics;

• Ensure effective and timely flow of critical information to all relevant parties/vendors/third parties and follows up on administrative details within or across divisions that includes handling confidential and sensitive information that pertains to employee personal sensitive data;

• Administer payroll data and files and employees’ database (ensure payroll-related documentation is processed correctly and in a timely manner as required by Polish Labor Law and internal procedures);

• Follow operationalized end-to-end local regulatory requirements and internal policies and programs;

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• High attention to details

• Very good Excel skills (practical usage of various functions i.e. pivot tables v-look up and others)

• Very good English – written and oral skills

• Ability to deliver high quality work with attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in a dynamic business environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Team player with a strong customer focus.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• University degree - HR/finance/accounting preferred

• 2 or more years’ experience in Poland payroll or HR operations position with a an understanding of best practices around controls regulations tax compliance and working with outsourced providers

• Good knowledge of Polish Labor law, with special focus on Personal Income Tax and Social Security regulations – would be an asset

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (MS Excel, Word, Outlook) is a must;

• Working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems will be an asset.

What we offer

• Employee savings plan

• Premium life insurance package

• VIP medical package

• International operating environment

• Language classes

• Soft skills trainings

• Technical workshops

• Development sessions with a mentor

• Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities

• Technical or leadership career pathway

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers