Senior Manager, Global People Administration & Payroll

Vacancy description

Senior Manager, Global People Administration & Payroll

We are looking for an experienced People Operations leader to join KK Group as Senior Manager, Global People Administration & Payroll.

This role is responsible for leading and developing global People Administration and Payroll services, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, process effectiveness and a high-quality employee experience across multiple countries.

The successful candidate will drive collaboration between local People teams, external service providers and key stakeholders while supporting a scalable and efficient People Operations environment in an international organization.

Highlights of the offer

Job offer expiration:
11/11/2026

Type of work:
Stationary

Role:
People Manager

Location:
Europe, Poland, Szczecin - Goleniowska

Responsibilities

Lead Global People Administration & Payroll

Lead People Administration and Payroll operations across multiple countries.

Ensure compliant, high-quality service delivery.

Drive cross-functional collaboration and a strong employee-focused service culture.

Drive Operational Excellence

Standardize, simplify and continuously improve HR administration and payroll processes.

Strengthen governance, controls, documentation and business continuity.

Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency and scalability.

Manage Global Payroll Operations

Oversee payroll delivery through local teams and external providers.

Manage vendor performance and resolve complex payroll matters.

Balance local requirements with global standards and governance.

Support Growth & Transformation

Ensure People Administration and Payroll operations support organizational growth.

Integrate new locations, employee groups and business requirements.

Develop scalable operating models and service frameworks.

Data, Systems & Compliance

Ensure compliance with local regulations through effective partnerships and controls.

Support audits, risk management and data quality initiatives.

Leverage systems and operational insights to improve service delivery.

People Leadership

Lead and develop the People Administration & Payroll team.

Foster collaboration, capability building and continuous improvement.

Our requirements

What We Are Looking For

Solid leadership experience within Payroll, People Administration, Shared Services or People Operations.

Experience working in an international and matrix-based organization.

Experience managing multi-country operations and external service providers.

Strong understanding of payroll processes, operational controls and compliance requirements.

Experience with HR, payroll and employee data systems.

Proven ability to improve processes, implement standards and increase operational efficiency.

Experience supporting organizational growth, system implementation, process harmonization or operational transformation initiatives will be considered an advantage.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Service-oriented mindset with a focus on execution, quality and continuous improvement.

Fluent English.

What We Offer

International and collaborative work environment.

Significant influence on operational excellence and process development.

Exposure to complex global operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of People Operations within a growing international organization

We offer

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Potential Benefits (Depending on Role)

Further information

If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please send your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please contact:
Julia Poniewiera +48 539 050 035

About KK Group

KK Group is a global technology partner delivering power, controls, cooling, monitoring and service solutions for renewable energy and energy-intensive industries.

With more than 45 years of experience in the wind industry and technologies installed in over 120,000 turbines worldwide, KK Group provides critical electro-mechanical systems that enable electrification, improve energy efficiency, and optimise the lifetime performance of industrial assets.

The company’s capabilities span the full value chain - from development and manufacturing to service and digital solutions - supporting customers across the entire lifecycle of their platforms. Backed by its long-term owner, A.P. Moller Holding, KK Group is expanding beyond wind into selected energy-intensive industries including hydrogen, mining, rail and defence.

Today, KK Group employs more than 3,700 people across 10+ countries and is building a more diversified, resilient and global business - Powering Change towards a more sustainable tomorrow.

We wish to inform you that in accordance with requirements of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 14 June 2024 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928 as amended), we have implemented a procedure for internal notifications, the content of which can be viewed at https://www.kkwindsolutions.pl/whistleblowing

Visit www.kkgroup.com to learn more about our company and career opportunities.