Client facing Payroll Consultant - Århus

EY - Ernst & Young; Frederiksberg; On-site; DKK 470,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Payroll Consultant to manage monthly payroll processing for diverse clients from Aarhus C and beyond. You will tailor your career path to client needs and your own ambitions, contributing to a globally connected payroll operate team.

Key responsibilities include handling payroll tasks, optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on payroll queries. Danish and English language skills are highly valued as you grow within EY's expansive payroll network.

Qualifications

• Interest in payroll field essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow in payroll.
• Strong communication skills for client and colleague interaction locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Full management of monthly payroll processing and reporting.
• Optimization of payroll processes and systems.
• Ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
• Advising on payroll-related queries and providing support to the payroll team.

Job description

Location: Aarhus C

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of payroll services?

The opportunity

As a client-focused Payroll Consultant, you have the chance to tailor your career path. Your responsibilities will be shaped by our client's needs, your unique skill set, and your personal career aspirations. These tasks will provide you with diverse and engaging experiences. Potential responsibilities may include:

• Full management of monthly payroll processing and reporting.
• Optimization of payroll processes and systems.
• Ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
• Advising on payroll-related queries and providing support to the payroll team.

At EY Global Payroll Operate, we don't just assign you to a role; we craft the role to fit you. We align your tasks and responsibilities with your unique skills and ambitions.

Your key responsibilities

Your mission will be to provide our clients with comprehensive payroll services - managing everything from routine payroll tasks to strategic payroll planning. Are you ready to handle all aspects of payroll operations, from bookkeeping to data management, with a willingness to learn and grow? You'll be involved in projects of varying durations, where you'll apply your developing skills during peak payroll periods or step in to provide essential support when needed. Flexibility around these peak times is crucial.

Additionally, you may be involved in optimizing payroll processes, participating in projects across EY, and conducting quality reviews. The opportunities are vast, depending on your experiences and aspirations. As a Payroll Consultant, we value your initiative and ownership of tasks.

Skills and attributes for success

We're seeking passionate individuals eager to embark on a career as a Payroll Consultant. An extensive background in payroll processing is not required, but an interest in the payroll field is essential. We are looking for someone who is excited to learn about payroll and aspires to become an expert in the area within the next 2 years. Proficiency in Danish and English is highly valued, and if you possess these language skills, you could be the ideal candidate we're seeking.

What we look for

• A drive to improve efficiency through technology.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues, both locally and internationally.
• A commitment to quality and responsibility, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability in a dynamic and sometimes hectic work environment, capable of managing various tasks across different industries.
• Comfort with providing and receiving feedback, including mentoring less experienced colleagues and contributing to talent acquisition.

What we offer you

Joining EY means embarking on a career filled with exceptional opportunities! We provide you with state-of-the-art technology and place you among high-performing teams within our globally diverse and inclusive culture. This is where you unlock your full potential.

Through our extensive coaching and training programs, we ensure you're not only equipped for the present but also prepared for the future. As you grow, you'll build a robust network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will support you throughout your journey at EY - and beyond.

Embrace unparalleled experiences and empower your professional growth at EY!

• Lifelong learning: Develop the skills needed to tackle any payroll challenge.
• Success, defined by you: We provide the tools and flexibility for you to make a meaningful impact at EY. Work-life balance is a key value for us.
• Transformative leadership: Gain insights, coaching, and confidence to become the leader the payroll world needs.
• A diverse and inclusive culture: Be accepted for who you are and empowered to forge your path while helping others do the same.
• Knowledge, network, and technology: Access a vast global network and technology to unleash your potential

When you join EY, you're signing up for more than just a job. Here at EY, we're all about creating connections, fostering a dynamic culture and ensuring work-life balance isn't a myth but a reality - even during our busiest seasons! Prepare for a week-long, meet-'n'-greet trip with your soon-to-be coworkers, unforgettable annual Christmas and summer bashes and a whole variety of activities brought to you by our fantastic staff association and the energetic. Padel tennis face-offs, Skiing trips, heated football tournaments, as well as chilled-out Friday soirées are all part of the EY experience.

When you join EY, you're signing up for more than just a job. Here at EY, we're all about creating connections, fostering a dynamic culture, and ensuring work-life balance is a reality - even in our busiest seasons! Enjoy meeting your coworkers on a week-long trip, attend annual Christmas and summer parties, and take part in various activities organized by our fantastic staff association. Padel tennis matches, skiing trips, football tournaments, and relaxed Friday evenings are all part of the EY experience.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Payroll Jeannie R. Hansen at [phone] or [e-mail].

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