Nordics People Experience Partner — HR & Payroll

Colgate; København; On-site; DKK 644,000 - 715,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a People Experience Partner for Nordics to manage HR programs and Nordic payroll across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. You will partner with leaders to implement policies, drive payroll accuracy, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role combines HR generalist responsibilities with payroll and benefits administration within a global People function. You’ll influence talent development and employee relations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Nordic market experience across multiple Nordic countries.
• Strong knowledge of Nordic labor laws, local tax structures, and CBAs.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based HRIS platforms and Nordic payroll solutions.
• Fluent in at least one Scandinavian language and English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with employees and managers to translate HR policies into practical solutions.
• Own local execution of Global People programs in the Nordic region.
• Manage monthly payroll inputs across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
• Ensure accuracy and SOX-compliance when reconciling payroll with the external provider.
• Support employee relations, talent development, and lifecycle HR activities.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll administration

Nordic payroll

Cloud HRIS

English proficiency

Nordic languages

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a People Experience Partner for Nordics to manage HR programs and Nordic payroll across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. You will partner with leaders to implement policies, drive payroll accuracy, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role combines HR generalist responsibilities with payroll and benefits administration within a global People function. You’ll influence talent development and employee relations in a fast-paced environment.