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Sr Regional Payroll Operations Specialist

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sabre logoSabre · Krakow, Poland
Full-timeHybrid2w ago
Accounts PayableComplianceCross-functional CollaborationExcelLeadershipPayroll
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About the role

At Sabre, the future of travel is being built today, and our People Team is at the heart of this transformation. We are seeking a Sr Regional Payroll Operations Specialist to join a global team. In this role, you won't just process data-you will lead with impact. You will ensure the precision of our global payroll operations while championing an exceptional team member experience. We foster a culture of boldness, curiosity, and collaboration, empowering you to own your expertise and help us win together in a flexible, fast-paced environment. As a Sr Regional Payroll Operations Specialist , you will manage end-to-end payroll lifecycles, partner with world-class vendors, and drive compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. We are looking for a specialist who excels with minimal guidance, possesses a deep grasp of regional practices, and is ready to be a key player in our global transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Operational Excellence: Lead the accurate and timely execution of global payroll across regions jurisdictions.
  • Vendor Partnership: Manage and challenge payroll service providers to ensure the highest standards of timeliness and accuracy.
  • Customer Obsession: Resolve team member inquiries via our ticketing system with a focus on transparency and a world-class "People First" experience.
  • Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits, ensuring robust controls and 100% statutory compliance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury and People Operations to ensure seamless, end-to-end process flow.
  • Knowledge Leadership: Maintain and evolve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect the "new Sabre" workflows.
  • Transformation Advocate: Contribute to high-impact People Team projects, focusing on automation, Workday optimization, and operational scalability.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 3+ years of progressive payroll experience in a global or shared-services environment.
  • Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel is a must); experience with Workday and ADP is highly preferred.
  • Communication: Easy going verbal and written English skills, with the ability to communicate complex payroll concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  • Mindset: A "Customer Obsessed" attitude with a drive to solve problems before they escalate.
  • Agility: Ability to set priorities, thrive under tight deadlines, and excel in an environment that values autonomy over handholding.

Benefits

Paid time offYear-End-Break: enjoy additional fully paid days off during the last week of the yearPaid parental leave: Take up to 12 weeks off with pay after birth or adoption of a child. Sabre Global Paid Parental Leave runs concurrently with local leave policies.Paid volunteer time: take up to 4 days annually to give your time to a charitable organization of your choiceYour moneyMy Benefit platform/Multisport card: enjoy the benefit cafeteria system and use popular sport cardTax deduction: take the opportunity to claim deductible costs, reducing your income taxEmployee Capital Plans: profit from long-term saving scheme co-financed by Sabre and the State TreasuryBaby Bonus: benefit from one-time allowance on childbirth or adoptionSay Thanks program: collect points on recognition program and transfer them to wide variety of gifts and servicesHealth and wellnessLuxmed VIP medical coverage: take care of yourself and your family with the extensive medical package with a broad range of additional servicesForeign travel insurance: feel safe going abroad with free Allianz insurance offered as part of our Lux Med packageEmployee Assistance Program: find help in free, confidential program with a certified counselorLife insurance: sign up for free, high coverage life insurance programCareer developmentProfessional development: enjoy access to Udemy learning platform as well as join Sabre live learning sessionsCertification and tuition reimbursementOur Communities: join one of our team member groups focused on sharing knowledge and best practices (Google Developers Group, Innovation Lab Community, Women in Technology, SOLVE!T and many more)And moreCar and bike parkingFun & Relax zone in modern office: enjoy electronic tables to work, fHealth insuranceFlexible schedulePerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. Location: Krakow (hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office)

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