Payroll & Time Management Process Specialist

Valmet; Jyväskylä; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Hybrid work

Employee benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Valmet in Finland is seeking a Payroll & Time Management Process Specialist to own and develop payroll, time management processes and operating models. You will be the key expert driving harmonization, automation, and scalable solutions across HR operations.

The role requires several years in payroll or HR operations, strong knowledge of payroll systems like Workday, and fluent Finnish and English. You will collaborate across HR, IT, and business units, support system implementations, and ensure

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in payroll, time management, HR operations, or related process roles.
• Strong understanding of payroll and HR systems, integrations, and end-to-end data flows.
• Passion for process development, continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization.
• Strong analytical thinking with a solution-oriented, hands-on approach.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management across functions.
• Fluent communication in Finnish and English.
• Ability to take ownership, work independently, and drive change in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop payroll and time management processes, systems, and operating models.
• Act as the main user and expert for payroll and time management solutions.
• Drive process harmonization, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support system implementations, integrations, testing, and change management activities.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and collective agreement requirements.
• Provide reporting, training, and expert support across the organization.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Automation

Digitalization

Finnish language

English language

Tools

Workday

Nepton

Job description

Join us in shaping the future of Payroll & Time Management excellence

Are you passionate about developing payroll and time management processes, systems, and operating models? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Payroll & Time Management by leveraging automation, digitalization, and modern technologies to create efficient, high-quality, and scalable solutions? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Payroll & Time Management Process Specialist to join our Payroll Finland team. In this role, you will act as a key expert and process owner for payroll and time management processes, ensuring efficient, compliant, and scalable solutions that support both employees and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop payroll and time management processes, systems, and operating models.
• Act as the main user and key expert for payroll and time management solutions.
• Drive process harmonization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support system implementations, integrations, testing, and change management activities.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and collective agreement requirements.
• Provide reporting, training, and expert support across the organization.

What We Expect from You

• We are looking for a proactive and development-oriented professional who enjoys improving processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Several years of experience in payroll, time management, HR operations, or related process roles.
• Strong understanding of payroll and HR systems, integrations, and end-to-end data flows.
• A passion for process development, continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization.
• Strong analytical thinking combined with a solution-oriented and hands-on approach.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Fluent communication skills in Finnish and English.
• The ability to take ownership, work independently, and drive change in a complex environment.

We especially value

• Experience as a key user, super user, process owner, or system specialist.
• Experience in process harmonization, system development, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Background in payroll service providers, accounting firms, shared service centres, or HR Operations environments.
• Experience with solutions such as Workday, Nepton, W web, or similar HR and time management systems.
• Understanding of Finnish Labor legislation, collective agreements, and working time regulations.

To succeed in this role

You will excel by combining technical expertise with strategic sales capabilities, building strong customer relationships, and driving growth through innovative solutions.

• Take accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting opportunity within a global company where you can have a direct impact on the development of payroll and time management operations. You will work with skilled HR and payroll professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment, while contributing to the development of modern, efficient, and high-quality processes.

At Valmet, we offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid work opportunities, competitive employee benefits, and excellent possibilities for professional growth and development.

Additional information

For further information, please contact Payroll Manager Outi Tiainen outi.tiainen(at)valmet.com , tel [phone].

We encourage our employees to have a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.

When Everything Works Together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation.

We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselve