Nordic Payroll & Benefits Leader

FoxRH; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

International exposure

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

FoxRH is seeking an experienced payroll and rewards professional to lead end-to-end payroll, HR data governance and compensation & benefits across Scandinavia. Based in Copenhagen or Stockholm, you will report to Head of People & Culture, Scandinavia and manage one direct report, collaborating with Finance, HRIS and external providers.

You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance with local laws and collective agreements, run annual salary reviews and market benchmarking, and support

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in payroll, compensation & benefits, HR operations or a closely related field.
• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll, with strong knowledge of Danish payroll. Nordic region experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of payroll governance, controls and outsourced payroll models.
• Experience working with external payroll providers and managing vendor relationships.
• A proven track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Good understanding of payroll accounting principles and the relationship between Payroll and Finance.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A high level of integrity, ownership and accountability.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across an international organisation.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Dutch language skills would be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Scandinavia, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Manage the monthly payroll process for 250+ employees in Denmark.
• Ensure salaries, taxes and social contributions are processed accurately and on time.
• Lead payroll governance, controls and external payroll provider relationships.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, collective agreements and internal policies across the relevant markets.
• Lead payroll audits, identify risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations and reporting.
• Drive the standardisation, optimisation and continuous improvement of payroll processes across Scandinavia.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers regarding payroll-related queries and issues.
• Contribute to payroll training, process documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Own HR data integrity and governance across the Scandinavian markets.
• Establish and maintain high standards for data quality, KPIs and escalation processes.
• Work closely with European and Global HRIS teams to identify and implement system improvements.
• Provide HR data analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Ensure effective integration between HR systems, time & attendance solutions and payroll platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, reporting and automation.
• Lead the Compensation & Benefits agenda across Scandinavia, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and local requirements.
• Coordinate annual compensation cycles, including salary reviews and market benchmarking.
• Act as the key contact for external benefits providers, including pension and insurance partners.
• Ensure reward structures remain competitive, compliant and cost-effective.
• Provide guidance and insights to business leaders on compensation-related matters.
• Monitor market practices and identify opportunities to enhance the organisation’s reward offering.
• Oversee employee relocation processes across Scandinavia.
• Ensure a smooth, compliant and positive experience for relocation or mobility.
• Manage relationships with external relocation partners.
• Support cross-border mobility cases and respond to employee and manager queries.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with Store Managers and maintain a regular presence in stores to understand operational realities and provide hands-on support.
• Act as a trusted partner to People & Culture, Finance and Operations, translating business requirements into effective, compliant and practical solutions.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external providers to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, data accuracy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Fluent English

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Independent work

Commercial awareness

Business partnering

Integrity & accountability

Job description

FoxRH is seeking an experienced payroll and rewards professional to lead end-to-end payroll, HR data governance and compensation & benefits across Scandinavia. Based in Copenhagen or Stockholm, you will report to Head of People & Culture, Scandinavia and manage one direct report, collaborating with Finance, HRIS and external providers.

You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance with local laws and collective agreements, run annual salary reviews and market benchmarking, and support