HRSS Payroll & Admin Specialist – Austria & CEE

Fixed-term contract for 1 year, with the possibility of extension | Hybrid | Kraków | We’re looking for EMEA HRSS Payroll & Admin Specialist for Austria and Central Europe for Amer Sports’ office in Kraków. Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below. What you will be doing - Payroll Processing & Coordination: Supporting payroll activities through data validation and coordination with Payroll providers. - Payroll Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local legislation and internal policies. - HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle: Delivering HR administration and payroll support across the employee lifecycle, responding to employee and manager inquiries related to HR administration and payroll. - Workday / HRIS Management: Maintaining accurate employee records and processing employee data changes in Workday. - Data Accuracy & Analytical Skills: Maintaining data accuracy and attention to detail, applying analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. - Stakeholder & Customer Support: Managing stakeholder relationships and providing customer service, including support in time and attendance management. What you need to succeed - Language Skills: High proficiency of English and good command of spoken and written German. - Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree. - Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Payroll, HR Administration or Shared Services, with experience in payroll-related processes and employee data management. - Technical Skills: Payroll Processing, Workday or similar HRIS systems, HR Administration, Time & Attendance Management, Payroll Compliance, Microsoft Office (intermediate or advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), data accuracy and attention to detail. - Soft Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills, methodical and organized approach, proactive attitude, strong organizational and time management skills, ability to work under deadlines, teamwork, stakeholder management, customer service orientation, analytical and problem-solving skills What we consider a plus

• Good knowledge of Workday

What’s in it for you At Amer Sports, you'll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Flexibility: Choose how you work best with flexible hours and hybrid work options, and take time to contribute beyond your day-to-day role with two additional paid volunteer days.
• Health & active lifestyle support: Stay active and take care of your wellbeing with private medical care, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, well-being initiatives, and opportunities to join company sports activities.
• Employee benefits: Benefit from employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands, a cafeteria benefits platform, life insurance, holiday subsidies, and convenient office perks.
• Learning and development support: Grow your skills and confidence with financial support for education, professional courses, certifications, development opportunities, and language learning.
• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We're in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together, and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose-driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter, and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.
• Finance: As a member of our Finance team, you'll work at the core of a global business, driving transformation, supporting growth, and shaping the future of finance across iconic sports and outdoor brands – all within a dynamic, fast-evolving environment.

What to expect from the recruitment process

• CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
• Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ Talent Acquisition Team to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
• Interviews: 2 rounds with the hiring manager and prospective team.
• Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process

#LI-OP1 Interested? Please submit your application via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed. If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentacquisition@amersports.com (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step! First application date: 3 November 2026 Employment type: Fixed-term Amer Sports Amer Sports is a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic. Our brands are known for their detailed craftsmanship, unwavering authenticity, and premium market positioning. As creators of exceptional apparel, footwear, and equipment, we pride ourselves on cutting-edge innovation, performance, and designs that allow elite athletes and everyday consumers to perform their best. With over 15,400 employees globally, Amer Sports’ purpose is to elevate the world through sport. Our vision is to be the best sporting goods company in the world. With corporate offices in Helsinki, Munich, Kraków, New York, and Shanghai, we have operations in 40 countries and our products are sold in 100+ countries. Amer Sports generated $6.6 billion of revenue in 2025. Amer Sports, Inc. shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.amersports.com. Facebook Youtube Instagram Email: talentacquisition@amersports.com Location: Zabłocie 43B, 30-701 Kraków