Lead - Payroll & Compliance (Denmark) M/F

KK Group A/S; Hammel; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

KK Group is seeking a Lead - Payroll & Compliance (Denmark) M/F to lead payroll operations, ensure compliance with Danish labor laws, and collaborate with external providers. The role emphasizes accurate data, process optimization, and stakeholder guidance across the organization.

The position is hybrid, based at Hammel, with responsibilities spanning time tracking, absences, reporting, and system implementations in a multinational energy-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, compliance or HR administration.
• Fluent in Danish and English.
• Payroll experience in manufacturing sector.
• Solid knowledge of Danish employment law.
• Time registration and absence management experience.
• Structured, detail-oriented with focus on quality.
• Service-minded and collaborative.
• Strong Excel/MS Office skills.
• Educational background in employment law, economics, finance or payroll.
• Experience with D365 Time & Attendance/HR modules is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate input data for payroll processing (absences, hours, etc.).
• Coordinate with external payroll providers for timely payroll delivery.
• Support payroll and compliance tasks for staff and managers.
• Handle absence-related tasks and communications.
• Assist with contracts and addendums related to payroll.
• Support audits and compliance reviews.
• Contribute to payroll system and HR software implementations.
• Develop and optimize payroll processes and data quality.
• Provide guidance on employment law to leaders.

Skills

Danish language

English language

Payroll

Compliance

Time registration

Absence management

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

D365 Time & Attendance/HR

Education

Background in employment law/economics/finance/payroll

Tools

Payroll vendors

Reporting tools

Job description

Lead - Payroll & Compliance (Denmark) M/F

Lead - Payroll & Compliance (Denmark) M/F

Do you want to be part of an international company where precision, compliance, and employee service go hand in hand? For our People, Branding & Sustainability team, we are looking for a Lead - Payroll & Compliance for our location at KK Group in Hammel.

Highlights of the offer

• Job offer expiration: 05/11/2026
• Type of work: Hybrid

Purpose of Role

In this role, you will be an important, trusted partner for employees, managers, and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate payroll administration, high-quality payroll processes, and compliance with labor legislation and internal policies. You will play a key role in managing working time, absences, reporting, and coordination with external payroll vendors, while also contributing to the development and optimization of processes and systems.
If you thrive in a role with responsibility, structure, and close collaboration across the organization, this could be the next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of input data for payroll processing, including absence, working hours, and other payroll-related information
• Working closely with external payroll providers and supporting effective coordination of payroll activities
• Handling People-related tasks within your area of responsibility
• Providing professional support and guidance to employees and managers on payroll and compliance matters
• Handling absence-related tasks and communicating relevant information to employees and managers
• Administering payroll and employee benefit matters related to employee absence
• Supporting tax and insurance settlements in collaboration with external providers
• Preparing reports, payroll data, and analysis
• Advising business leaders on employment law and payroll-related matters within your area of expertise
• Providing guidance in connection with the preparation of contracts, addendums etc.
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Contributing to the implementation of new payroll vendor and HR systems and software
• Supporting the implementation of new employee benefits in payroll processes
• Participating in projects related to payroll, compliance, and the continued development of the function
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, data quality, and employee service

Our requirements

• You have several years of experience in a similar role within payroll, compliance, or HR administration
• You can communicate fluently in Danish and English
• You have experience working with payroll in a manufacturing environment and understand the specific requirements associated with this type of organization
• You have solid knowledge of Danish employment law and social security regulations
• You have hands-on experience with time registration, absence management, and payroll processes
• You work in a structured and detail-oriented manner, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• You are service-minded and motivated by supporting employees and managers
• You have strong communication and collaboration skills and are comfortable working with stakeholders across the organization
• You are confident working with payroll data, reporting, and analyses
• You have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• You have a relevant educational background in employment law, economics, finance, payroll, or a related field
• Experience with D365, including the Time & Attendance and HR modules, will be considered an advantage.
• You have valid driver's license

We offer

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you're interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you'll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

About KK Group

KK Group is a global technology partner delivering power, controls, cooling, monitoring and service solutions for renewable energy and energy-intensive industries.

With more than 45 years of experience in the wind industry and technologies installed in over 120,000 turbines worldwide, KK Group provides critical electro-mechanical systems that enable electrification, improve energy efficiency, and optimise the lifetime performance of industrial assets.

The company's capabilities span the full value chain - from development and manufacturing to service and digital solutions - supporting customers across the entire lifecycle of their platforms. Backed by its long-term owner, A.P. Moller Holding, KK Group is expanding beyond wind into selected energy-intensive industries including hydrogen, mining, rail and defence.

Today, KK Group employs more than 3,700 people across 10+ countries and is building a more diversified, resilient and global business - Powering Change towards a more sustainable tomorrow.

Visit www.kkgroup.com to learn more about our company and career opportunities.