At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.Reimagine What’s PossibleAnd at the European Shared Services Center based in Cornellà de Llobregat, with more than 300 employees, we support the group's various subsidiaries of all Europe and other regions. We have built an outstanding multicultural environment composed by employees of around 30 different nationalities.We are looking for a Payroll Specialist for a temporary, fixed-term contract, supporting our operations in Poland from our Barcelona office.Join our international team as a Payroll Specialist, where you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing—primarily for Poland, with potential to support additional countries. This dynamic role involves working with global systems like Workday and ADP, managing compliance with local tax and social security regulations, and collaborating across HR, Finance, and IT to deliver seamless payroll operations.You will be part of a collaborative and experienced EMEA Payroll team responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll services across multiple countries in the region. The team works closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure seamless payroll operations for thousands of employees, supporting both local and international assignments.As a Payroll Specialist, you will:Process and manage end-to-end payroll for Poland and potentially other EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations.Maintain and audit payroll data in Workday and ADP, including fixed and variable pay, expatriate compensation, and off-cycle payments.Ensure compliance with country-specific tax, social security, and pension requirements, including remittance to authorities and regulatory reporting.Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and IT teams, as well as external payroll providers, to resolve issues and improve payroll processes.Support internal controls and audits, including SOX compliance, by documenting processes and participating in testing and reporting activities.Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements, participating in payroll-related projects, and sharing best practices across the EMEA payroll team.You will have:Desirable previous payroll experience, preferably in a multi-country or international environment, with a strong understanding of payroll operations and compliance.Desirable knowledge of payroll systems, especially Workday and ADP, and strong Excel skills for data validation, reporting, and reconciliation.Knowledge of statutory regulations related to payroll, tax, social security, and benefits administration in at least one EMEA country.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage confidential data and resolve payroll discrepancies independently.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in a customer service-oriented environment and with third-party vendors.Fluency in English and Polish is required; additional languages (EMEA languages) are a strong advantage.#LI-Hybrid#LI-AD2We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
