Then come and join our global team as Global Payroll, Time & Absence Project Support (f/m/d), to provide operational and project support across global Payroll, Time, and Absence domains, with a strong focus on Workday and related HR systems. The role ensures smooth day-to-day operations, effective sprint planning, and successful coordination of payroll-related initiatives in collaboration with HRIT, AMS providers, and business stakeholders.

Choose the best place for your work – Within the scope of this position, it is possible, in consultation with your manager, to work mobile (within Germany) up to an average volume of 60% of the respective working hours.

Even more flexibility? Mobile working from abroad is possible for up to 30 days a year under certain conditions and in selected countries.

This position can also be located at the following locations:

• Budapest, Hungary
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Madrid, Spain
• Warsaw, Poland

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Daily Operations & Sprint Coordination

• Ensure effective daily operations within Payroll, Time & Absence processes across multiple systems, primarily Workday
• Support and maintain sprint planning activities, including backlog preparation, prioritization, and tracking
• Act as a coordination interface between HR, HRIT, and AMS providers to ensure timely delivery of operational tasks
• Monitor system-related incidents, requests, and changes, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution

Project Support & Coordination

• Support global and regional Payroll and Time-related projects, including implementations, enhancements, and harmonization initiatives
• Coordinate between internal and external stakeholders, including HR, HRIT, Finance, Compliance, and AMS providers
• Track project progress, risks, and dependencies and ensure transparency
• Support testing activities (UAT, regression testing) and deployment readiness

Stakeholder Management

• Act as key point of contact for Payroll, Time, and Absence topics
• Facilitate communication between global, regional, and local stakeholders
• Support governance meetings, reporting, and status updates
• Controls & Compliance
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal control requirements
• Ensure adherence to audit, compliance, and company standards
• Assist in audit documentation and review preparation
• Contribute to improving control effectiveness and process quality

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and drive process improvements and harmonization opportunities
• Support optimization of Workday and system integrations
• Document processes, procedures, and best practices

Your qualifications and experience:

• You have a master’s degree in business administration, HR, Finance, or a related field
• You have several years of experience in Global Payroll, Time & Absence, or HR Operations / HRIT projects
• We also welcome applications from candidates with a bachelor's degree combined with additional professional experience in this field.
• You have profound understanding of HR systems (preferably Workday)
• Experience with external providers (AMS / vendors) is a plus
• Good knowledge of internal controls, compliance, or audit processes is advantageous
• You don't have a university degree? We also welcome applications from candidates who have completed a vocational training and possess additional qualifications as well as extensive professional experience in this field.

Your attributes and skills:

• You have fluent English language skills (verbal & written); German language skills are a plus
• You have strong organizational and coordination skills, with a high attention to detail
• You have excellent communication skills in an international environment
• You possess a very structured and proactive working style
• You have strong stakeholder management skills
• You have a strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• You have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment