Nordic Payroll Transformation Project Lead

ABB; Denmark; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 972,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Robotics seeks an experienced Payroll Implementation Project Manager to lead payroll transformation projects across the Nordic countries. You will drive the transition to an outsourced managed services model, coordinating between payroll providers and internal teams to ensure a seamless implementation and compliance with local regulations.

The role reports to Global Payroll Transformation and M&A Lead and is a temporary assignment ending 31 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering payroll transformation and implementation projects.
• Experience with outsourced payroll solutions in a managed services environment.
• Knowledge of Nordic payroll processes, operations and compliance.
• Experience coordinating payroll system integrations (Workday-to-payroll).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll implementation projects across the Nordic countries from discovery to handover.
• Manage project planning, governance, risk management and provider delivery.
• Define payroll requirements and coordinate system integrations and data migration.
• Oversee testing activities including SIT, UAT and parallel payroll runs.
• Coordinate go-live readiness, change management and stabilization activities.
• Provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders and manage risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Project management certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

ABB Robotics seeks an experienced Payroll Implementation Project Manager to lead payroll transformation projects across the Nordic countries. You will drive the transition to an outsourced managed services model, coordinating between payroll providers and internal teams to ensure a seamless implementation and compliance with local regulations.

The role reports to Global Payroll Transformation and M&A Lead and is a temporary assignment ending 31 October 2027.