Senior Payroll Specialist

A Payroll Analyst bridges global payroll operations and financial insight—making sure employees are paid correctly and timely.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of payroll operations by analyzing payroll data, monitoring controls, and providing insights that support effective decision‑making. The role focuses on identifying discrepancies, trends, and risks within payroll processes while ensuring adherence to legal, statutory, and company requirements.

By transforming payroll data into meaningful analysis and recommendations, the Payroll Analyst supports continuous process improvement, audit readiness, cost control, and reliable reporting for HR, Finance, and leadership stakeholders. 

About the team

Global Payroll Team ensures all employees of Verisk are paid accurately, consistently, and on time, in full compliance with all applicable legal, statutory, and company requirements. The team is responsible for delivering reliable payroll services that protect employee trust, support financial integrity, and minimize operational and compliance risk.

• Calculate and process employee wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, and overtime on a global scale
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple countries (weekly, biweekly, monthly cycles)
• Review and validate timesheets, attendance data, and all payroll inputs
• Manage off-cycle payrolls, including corrections, final payments, and special payouts
• Calculate and process payroll taxes and statutory contributions in line with local regulations
• Ensure full compliance with applicable laws and reporting requirements
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and payroll-related reports
• Administer employee lifecycle changes, including hires, terminations, and benefits updates
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to data protection standards
• Support reporting needs by preparing monthly and ad hoc payroll data
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Audit teams, and external payroll providers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
• Contribute to projects and additional tasks as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, or related field is a plus, supporting strong numerical and analytical capabilities
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English and Polish with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with payroll systems and knowledge of payroll processes, garnishments, and benefits administration
• Proficient in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), Word, Outlook; Oracle experience a plus
• Strong research, problem-solving, and solutions-oriented mindset

We offer hybrid work model with 2 days per week in our Krakow office.

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Our People, Our Culture

For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle.  We are a leading strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to the global insurance industry, guided by core values of learning, caring, and results while maintaining the highest ethical standards as stewards of the industry's most comprehensive datasets. Learn more about Verisk and what we are doing within the insurance industry. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture. 

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

Verisk offers a competitive salary aligned with market standards and your experience, disclosed in accordance with the Pay Transparency Directive. In addition to base pay, our compensation package includes a variety of incentive opportunities for eligible roles, designed based on market research and our internal grading structure.

You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring private medical care, life insurance, Employee Capital Plans (PPK), as well as paid vacation and sick leave in line with the Polish Labour Code.

Verisk also supports flexible working arrangements through a hybrid work model, access to professional development programs, and a work environment focused on well-being and career growth. Additional perks include access to sports and wellness programs, well-being initiatives, and team-building events.

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