<ul><li>Title: Senior Payroll Specialist</li><li>Department: Finance</li><li>Location: Warsaw, Poland</li><li>Reporting to: Emilia Balmas, Global Payroll Manager</li><li>Permanent</li><li>Hybrid - 3-days a week in the office</li><li>Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)</li></ul>The Mission of the Senior Payroll SpecialistManage accurate global payroll cycles and reporting to support compliance within a scaling finance team.On a day-to-day basis, the Senior Payroll Specialist  will work as a part of  the Global Payroll Team to oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across all payroll cycles. The candidate will be joining a high-growth, company where needs are constantly changing.  This is a permanent role within the broader finance team to support payroll reporting, drive process improvements, and ensure alignment with internal controls and statutory requirements.Who We AreICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.Expected Outcomes &amp; Requirements Outcomes:<ul><li>Oversee and execute accurate end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and timely delivery across all payroll cycles. </li><li>Driving improvements to an expanding function</li><li>Ensuring alignment with internal controls and statutory requirements</li></ul>RequirementsRole-specific Competences<ol><li>3-5  years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing, ideally in a multinational or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Fluent verbal and written English language is necessary.</li><li>Local labor and payroll legislation knowledge for one or several of these countries: Finland, Greece, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Japan, the United States.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage large volumes of data.</li><li>Proficiency in payroll and HRIS systems, along with strong Excel skills for data validation and reporting.</li><li>Analytical mindset, capable of identifying discrepancies, solving problems, and improving processes.</li><li>Excellent time-management skills, ensuring deadlines are consistently met across payroll cycles.</li><li>Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, and external vendors.</li></ol>Key CompetencesIn addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:<ul><li>Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.</li><li>Passion &amp; Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.</li><li>Ownership &amp; Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.</li><li>Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.</li><li>Integrity &amp; Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.</li></ul>Application Process<ul><li>TA Screen (30-45-mins)</li><li>Hiring Manager Screen (60-mins)</li><li>CFO Screening (30-mins)</li></ul>Please note: TA Screenings will be conducted in 2026BenefitsWhat We Offer at ICEYEAt ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a <a href="https://www.iceye.com/careers">culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity.</a> ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.Benefits <ul><li>A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach</li><li>An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment</li><li>A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (MyBenefit i.e. on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, tourism, etc.)</li><li>Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support etc.)</li><li>Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes</li><li>Polish language lessons</li><li>Occupational and private healthcare and life insurance </li><li>Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus</li><li>The base salary range for this position is 13000-16000 PLN per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.</li></ul> Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at <a href="http://iceye.com">iceye.com</a>.

ICEYE is building and operating its own commercial constellation of radar imaging satellites, with SAR data already available to customers. ICEYE empowers others to make better decisions in governmental and commercial industries by providing access to timely and reliable SAR satellite imagery. The company is tackling the current crucial lack of actionable information with world-first aerospace capabilities and a New Space approach. ICEYE’s radar satellite imaging service, designed to deliver very frequent coverage, both day and night, helps clients resolve challenges in sectors such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.


Senior Payroll Specialist

<ul><li>Title: Senior Payroll Specialist</li><li>Department: Finance</li><li>Location: Warsaw, Poland</li><li>Reporting to: Emilia Balmas, Global Payroll Manager</li><li>Permanent</li><li>Hybrid - 3-days a week in the office</li><li>Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)</li></ul>The Mission of the Senior Payroll SpecialistManage accurate global payroll cycles and reporting to support compliance within a scaling finance team.On a day-to-day basis, the Senior Payroll Specialist&nbsp; will work as a part of&nbsp; the Global Payroll Team to oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across all payroll cycles.&nbsp;The candidate will be joining a high-growth, company where needs are constantly changing.&nbsp; This is a permanent role within the broader finance team to support payroll reporting, drive process improvements, and ensure alignment with internal controls and statutory requirements.Who We AreICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.Expected Outcomes &amp; Requirements Outcomes:<ul><li>Oversee and execute accurate end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and timely delivery across all payroll cycles.&nbsp;</li><li>Driving improvements to an expanding function</li><li>Ensuring alignment with internal controls and statutory requirements</li></ul>RequirementsRole-specific Competences<ol><li>3-5&nbsp; years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing, ideally in a multinational or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Fluent verbal and written English language is necessary.</li><li>Local labor and payroll legislation knowledge for one or several of these countries: Finland, Greece, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Japan, the United States.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage large volumes of data.</li><li>Proficiency in payroll and HRIS systems, along with strong Excel skills for data validation and reporting.</li><li>Analytical mindset, capable of identifying discrepancies, solving problems, and improving processes.</li><li>Excellent time-management skills, ensuring deadlines are consistently met across payroll cycles.</li><li>Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, and external vendors.</li></ol>Key CompetencesIn addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:<ul><li>Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.</li><li>Passion &amp; Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.</li><li>Ownership &amp; Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.</li><li>Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.</li><li>Integrity &amp; Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.</li></ul>Application Process<ul><li>TA Screen (30-45-mins)</li><li>Hiring Manager Screen (60-mins)</li><li>CFO Screening (30-mins)</li></ul>Please note: TA Screenings will be conducted in 2026BenefitsWhat We Offer at ICEYEAt ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a <a href="https://www.iceye.com/careers">culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity.</a> ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach</li><li>An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment</li><li>A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (MyBenefit i.e. on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, tourism, etc.)</li><li>Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support etc.)</li><li>Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes</li><li>Polish language lessons</li><li>Occupational and private healthcare and life insurance&nbsp;</li><li>Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus</li><li>The base salary range for this position is 13000-16000 PLN per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.</li></ul> Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.&nbsp;We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.&nbsp;Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.&nbsp;We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at <a href="http://iceye.com">iceye.com</a>.

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