Payroll Specialist with Ukrainian, Polish and English

Alcon is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist fluent in Ukrainian, Polish, and English to manage payroll operations across Ukraine, Poland, and Kazakhstan.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly payroll operations for assigned countries.
• Create and maintain payroll reports and coordinate with local HR.
• Support legally required processes in collaboration with authorities (e.g., tax provider).
• Provide support for international equity and incentive statements and warrants, ensuring correct taxation and accruals.
• Reconcile payroll data with FRA and participate in financial reporting.
• Perform payroll audits and controls following the established checklist.
• Collect, review, and aggregate payroll data inputs from multiple upstream sources.
• Monitor supplier payroll processing and compliance activities, reviewing outputs for completeness and accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries and requests in line with agreed service levels.
• Handle complex or confidential inquiries, assuming ownership of escalated issues.
• Collaborate with other functional areas (Timekeeping, Benefits, Compensation, etc.) to gather payroll inputs efficiently.
• Deliver data and reports to downstream users (Finance, third parties, statutory authorities) on time.
• Request funding for payroll, payroll taxes, and other third‑party payments; ensure Treasury actions.
• Work with other Alcon functional areas and third‑party suppliers to seamlessly deliver end‑to‑end payroll services.

What Youll Bring

• Passion for payroll operations and attention to detail.
• Fluency in Ukrainian, Polish, and English.
• Experience with foreign payroll systems, particularly Polish.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Polish or Ukrainian payroll processing, in‑house or outsourced.
• Excellent customer‑service orientation.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Time‑management expertise.
• Experience in transition (e.g., payroll system migration) is a plus.
• Effective use of technology and payroll supplier tools to ensure accurate processing.
• Ability to explain payroll processes and results clearly to employees.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

• Opportunity to join a growing, early‑stage organization within a mature global company.
• Cooperate with top‑class payroll vendors such as NGA.
• Enjoy a high‑quality work environment.
• Collaborate and interact directly with business stakeholders.
• Work in a truly international environment with colleagues worldwide.
• Receive an attractive benefits and compensation package.
• Hybrid model of work (3 days onsite / 2 days remote per week).
• Modern office located at New City building, 15 Marynarska Street, Warsaw.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

See your impact at alcon.com/careers.