Team Manager HR Operations with German
At a glance
Manager-level People Operations & HRIS role at SD Worx Group. Katowice.
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What you'll do
- Lead the HR operations team delivering outsourced services within contract scope and agreed service levels
- Oversee payroll calculations, deductions and tax withholding, then approve results for accuracy and on-time delivery
- Set team goals and KPIs, support individual growth, and hold regular reviews and one-to-ones
- Work with auditors, investigate payroll discrepancies, manage partner escalations, and improve processes through automation
- Coordinate testing when systems change and check payroll data for errors, risks and improvement opportunities
What you bring
- You have proven experience leading people, including coaching, developing teams and managing performance
- You speak and write German very well and English well, and bring advanced Excel skills
- You can assess complex payroll issues and communicate clearly with employees, stakeholders and external partners
- You bring a service-focused approach, sound judgment under pressure and a constructive, improvement-minded leadership style
Who this fits
This is a people-management role for someone who can lead payroll operations while improving accuracy, service quality and processes. The role is based in Katowice, Poland, and calls for very good German and good English.
From the employer
SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life and turn HR into a value source for our clients and their people.
Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from salary payment to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us?
About the role:
As a Team Manager HR Operations, you are responsible for leading and managing an HR operations Team to ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery. Beyond operational excellence, you actively drive continuous improvement, automation and quality enhancement across payroll services.
What do we have to offer?
Stable employment conditions: permanent employment contract (after a 6-month fixed-term contract)
Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities
Private medical care (LuxMed)
Cafeteria system / Sports card
Lunch card (Edenred)
Financial allowance for remote work
Loans for employees
Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)
Life insurance
Holiday allowance
Free language courses (during your working hours)
Annual bonus
Integration events
Free parking spaces for employees
Referral program
PPK (Employee Capital Plans): 3.5% employer contribution
Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or expand your knowledge horizontally, there’s always room to grow within SD Worx!
Which tasks can you expect?
Lead the HR Operations Team to deliver high-quality HR outsourcing services in accordance with the scope of the contract and SLAs
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions and tax withholdings
Guarantee compliance with all applicable legal, tax, social security and internal company regulations
Review and approve payroll results to ensure quality, accuracy and deadlines are met
Define team objectives, KPIs and individual development plans
Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews and structured 1:1 discussions
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during payroll audits Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Analyze payroll data to proactively identify, investigate and resolve errors or discrepancies
Manage vendors and external partners and act as escalation point when required
Organize and support testing activities related to system changes
What do you have to offer?
Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, team development and performance management
Very good German and good English language skills, both written and spoken
Advanced Excel skills
Strong service and customer orientation with a clear commitment to quality and reliability
Ability to actively listen, lead with empathy and support team members in a constructive and respectful way
Strong analytical thinking to assess complex payroll topics, risks and impacts
Solution‑oriented and improvement‑driven mindset when optimizing processes and collaboration
Clear, confident and target‑group‑oriented communication with employees, stakeholders and external partners
High level of resilience, flexibility and assertiveness, especially in escalation situations
Openness to digitalization, automation and data‑driven decision‑making Strong team mindset and belief in shared success through collaboration
Positive, responsible leadership attitude with a clear role‑model approach
Curiosity, learning agility and commitment to continuously developing yourself and your team
Experience with agile and/or lean methodologies is an advantage
From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.
SD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life.
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