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Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.\nWe want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?\nWe are looking for a Regional Payroll Specialist with a main responsibility in supporting our transformation journey and ultimately overseeing our future payroll processes in Europe.\nThe preferred location for this position is Gdansk, Poland but also Budapest, Hungary, Belgrade, Serbia and Esposende, Portugal are negotiable locations. We offer a possibility to hybrid work.\nYour role and responsibilities\nAs a Regional Payroll Specialist, you'll be the orchestrator of seamless, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery across multiple European countries in our dynamic Managed Payroll Service Model. You'll collaborate closely with both external payroll partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring every detail hits the mark and operational excellence is not just a goal, but a reality.\nYou will become a key player in Wärtsilä's HR Time and Payroll Transformation journey-a multiyear mission to streamline, automate, and future-proof our payroll operations across Europe. We're not just processing payroll; we're driving the data that powers our business, streamlining operations, and banishing tedious manual tasks-so our teams are free to focus on what truly matters.\nKey Responsibilities\nDeliver Payroll Excellence and own the Employee Experience:\nDeliver payroll excellence with a digital-first mindset. Use modern tools to provide transparent, timely, and accurate payroll info-no more clunky systems or endless spreadsheets.\nManage end-to-end payroll processes for assigned European countries in partnership with external providers.\nValidate payroll outputs, including statutory deductions, benefits, and gross-to-net calculations.\nPerform reconciliations and ensure timely approvals.\nCollaborate Across Borders:\nWork with HR, Finance, and IT to break silos and create a seamless, global payroll ecosystem. You'll be the go-to for payroll vendors and a trusted partner for internal teams.\nMaintain adherence to local legislation, tax regulations, and Wärtsilä standards.\nPrepare audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits.\nBe a Change Champion:\nPartner with our global crew to drive process harmonization, consolidate vendor landscapes, and roll out modern payroll tech.\nYou'll help us ditch double data entry and embrace automation, making payroll smoother, faster, and more digital than ever.\nGet Hands-On with Transformation Projects:\nJump into project meetings, workshops, and design sessions.\nHelp us align local processes with global standards, support data migration, and test new payroll and time systems.\nRequirements for the position:\nDegree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.\n3+ years of experience in multi-country payroll operations within Europe.\nStrong understanding of payroll compliance and statutory requirements.\nExperience working in a Managed Payroll Service Model.\nProficiency in SAP based payroll, SuccessFactors HCM and advanced Excel skills.\nExperience working with payroll projects, transformation and process mapping\nStrong capability to interpret data, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions.\nComfortable with ambiguity and adapting to evolving processes and technologies.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills to work across global and local teams.\nFluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage. \nWhy you and us?\nYou are valued - as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.\nYour growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities - so you can develop beyond your potential.\nYou get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.\nContact & next steps\nPlease submit your application before the application deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.\nIn case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:Katharina Falke, Global HR Process Lead Time and Payroll via email: \nWelcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!\nLast application date: 30/11/2026\nAt Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.\nPlease note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.\nThis is Wärtsilä\nWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. 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