Global Payroll Manager

Role highlights:

• Global Payroll Manager
• Warsaw, Poland
• Permanent
• 3-4 days a week onsite

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority. 

What will you do in this role? 

As a Global Payroll Manager you’re responsible for overseeing and managing ICEYE’s global payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payment to our employees across multiple ICEYE locations. Reporting to the Global Corporate Controller, you will collaborate actively with internal stakeholders in Finance and People & Culture as well as manage the external payroll vendors.

Daily tasks will include:

• Vendor Management
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the external payroll vendor
• Overseeing vendor performance (accuracy, timeliness, and compliance)
• Collaborating with the vendor to develop and implement the payroll process
• Setting up new locations with the vendor and implementing the payroll processes there
• Payroll Processing
• Exporting payroll data from the HR system, reviewing, validating, and delivering it to the payroll vendor
• Reviewing payroll reports and facilitating approval flow and payment processing
• Compliance and Collaboration
• Ensuring that statutory reporting and payments are processed across all locations
• Implementing and maintaining internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
• Close cooperation with internal stakeholders, mainly Group Accounting, People Operations, and Treasury teams
• Liaising with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and support
• Developing and improving the payroll processes and actively participating in payroll-related HRIS development
• Other tasks
• Managing the expense reimbursement process and vendors
• In-house consultant invoice management

Requirements

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• 5+ years of experience in global payroll management in an international working environment
• Fluent verbal and written English
• University degree or other relevant educational background
• Strong knowledge of international payroll regulations and best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  

In addition to the above, it would be beneficial if you had the below attributes and skills: 

• Local labor and payroll legislation knowledge for one or several of these countries: Finland, Greece, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United