Payroll Specialist

Orifarm; Odense; Hybrid; DKK 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Two days working from home

Job summary

Orifarm, based in Odense, Denmark, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join Group Finance. You will share responsibility for Danish payroll while supporting international payroll activities managed by external providers.

You will report to the Director, Group Finance, collaborating closely with HR Operations. A hybrid work model with two days from home is offered, aligning with our flexible culture and focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems and SAP Payroll / SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large datasets.
• Keen eye for data accuracy and payroll compliance.
• Knowledge of Danish payroll legislation and, ideally, blue-collar agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll process end-to-end from data collection to payment and reconciliation.
• Perform payroll controls, quality assurance, and handle alerts/reports.
• Administer new hires, terminations, absences, holidays, reimbursements, and related payroll activities.
• Process severance payments, holiday pay accruals, and other payroll entries.
• Conduct payroll reconciliations between payroll, finance, and statutory reporting.
• Prepare audit documentation and ad hoc reporting.
• Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Payroll legislation knowledge

Communication and collaboration

Danish language

English language

Tools

SAP Payroll

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist who can ensure stable, accurate, and professional payroll processes, and who thrives in a collaborative environment with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

About the job

As our new Payroll Specialist, you will become part of Group Finance, where you will join a larger team while sharing the primary responsibility for payroll accounting with one colleague. You will primarily be responsible for Danish payroll, and you will also provide support related to international payroll processes in our sales countries, where payroll administration is primarily handled by external payroll providers.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the payroll process from A to Z, from data collection and validation to payment and reconciliation
• Payroll controls, including validation, quality assurance, and the handling of alerts and reports
• Administration of new hires, terminations, absences, holiday accounts, reimbursements, and related payroll activities
• Handling severance payments, holiday pay accruals, and other payroll-related accounting entries
• Payroll reconciliations, including three-way reconciliations between the payroll system, finance, and statutory reporting/eIncome, as well as reconciliations of accrued and outstanding payroll-related balances
• Preparing audit documentation and delivering ad hoc reporting
• Contributing to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives, including ensuring best practices across payroll processes

You will report to the Director, Group Finance, while working closely with HR Operations.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience with payroll systems (SAP Payroll and SAP SuccessFactors are considered an advantage)
• Strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of systems in general. You are comfortable working analytically with large datasets, identifying patterns and connections in data, and applying a strong technical understanding
• A keen eye for detail and a high degree of data accuracy
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and, ideally, collective agreements for blue collar employees
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with HR, Finance, and employees across the organization, including responding to payroll-related inquiries from employees
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities, while also enjoying close collaboration with a colleague on shared tasks
• A proactive and curious approach to processes, along with a desire to contribute to continuous improvements
• The ability to work in a structured and reliable manner, as our payroll processes require a high level of accuracy and quality
• Fluency in Danish and strong English language skills

Who are we?

In Group Finance, you will become part of a dedicated team focused on quality, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. In addition to Payroll, the department includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Cash and Bank Management, Controlling, as well as process owners and system specialists who work closely together across Finance and other key functions.

The team has an informal and supportive culture, deep professional expertise, and a strong commitment to helping one another while continuously developing and improving processes together.

Why should you join Orifarm?

At Orifarm, we are 2,300 employees united by a shared purpose: improving access to affordable medicine for the people who need it. Founded in Odense, Denmark in 1994 by Birgitte & Hans Bøgh-Sørensen, we have built our business on challenging conventional thinking to make affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals more accessible across Europe. Rather than developing new medicines, we focus on finding smarter ways to bring existing treatments to patients, creating value for pharmacies, healthcare systems, and society.

We live by the mindset Challenge Accepted. It reflects our explorer spirit and can-do attitude, where challenges are perceived as opportunities. We encourage people to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take ownership. Across teams, functions, and markets, you will find a collaborative and supportive culture built on trust, respect, and a flat hierarchy where everyone has a voice and direct access to decision-makers.

When you join Orifarm, you will be empowered to make a real impact from day one. We offer autonomy and great opportunities for career advancement, enabling our employees to shape their professional development. We value flexibility and provide a hybrid work model with the possibility of working from home two days a week.

We invite you to join Orifarm, if you are curious, ambitious, and accept the challenge of making affordable healthcare accessible.

We encourage everyone to apply

At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.