Payroll Manager

We’re expanding our payroll capabilities in Scandinavia with a new role to support our continued growth. Based in Oslo, you will as Payroll Manager have responsibility for ensuring that payroll processes, systems, and routines function seamlessly across countries. The role offers both strategic and operational responsibilities, close collaboration with Finance, HR, IT, local and external payroll teams, and the opportunity to influence and further develop the payroll area. Payroll is currently outsourced to an external provider in all three Scandinavian countries.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the payroll function in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark: coordination, quality assurance, and development of payroll processes, routines, and systems
• Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for our employees in Norway
• Ensure accurate and timely salary payments, control, reporting and reconciliation in accordance with local regulations and company policies 
• Serve as a professional advisor for local Finance/HR teams: interpret Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish laws and agreements related to payroll, holiday pay, tax, and social benefits 
• Further develop the payroll system and integrations (e.g. ERP, payroll/HR systems, digital self-service solutions), and continuously improve processes (automation, digitalization) 
• Ensure efficient operations and common standards across the countries
• Contribute to reporting and analysis of payroll data, KPIs, and benchmarking
• Participate in adhoc projects such as mergers, acquisitions, or harmonization, ensuring the payroll function is correctly implemented in each jurisdiction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll work - preferably with responsibility for multiple countries/regions
• Strong knowledge of payroll and HR systems; experience with system implementation is an advantage
• Solid understanding of payroll and tax regulations, holiday pay, and compensation in Norway, and preferably also knowledge of Sweden and/or Denmark
• Good IT understanding and experience with automation/digitalization of payroll processes
• Fluent in Norwegian/Swedish/Danish and English
• Structured and self-driven, with the ability to set standards and drive process improvements
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to lead or coordinate cross-functional work

We Offer

As well as a competitive salary, you will receive:  

• A key role in a rapidly growing company: You will have the opportunity to shape and develop the payroll area from the ground up, while gaining professional development and responsibility in a multinational environment.
• Time Off That Matters: Enjoy a solid 25 days of vacation per year to recharge and regroup.  
• Financial and Health Security: Benefit from a comprehensive pension and insurance package, plus private healthcare.  
• Your Well-being, Your Way: Take advantage of our wellness contribution to stay on top of your health. 
• Tech Tools for Efficiency: Get the job done with a choice of laptop (mac / PC), mobile phone & subscription, and a home internet allowance.
• Easy Commuting: Offset your commute costs with our public transport allowance.
• Lunch Made Easy: Skip the hassle and grab a bite at our staff canteen.  
• Flexible Work Setup: Hybrid for your life-work balance.
  
  
  Does this sound interesting? Apply today! We review applications on an ongoing basis, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
  
  

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