Payroll Specialist

Career Moves Group I B Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A global media business is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support the in-housing of payroll for Nordic countries. This is a hands-on role that involves managing payroll inputs, ensuring compliance with local legislation, and collaborating closely with HR and Finance. Ideal candidates will have experience with payroll systems and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive day rate and a hybrid working arrangement in London.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems for multiple countries.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation in Nordic countries.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with HR and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of in‑house payroll for Nordic countries.
• Manage payroll inputs including starters, leavers, and salary changes.
• Ensure payroll processes align with local legislation.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to embed new payroll processes.

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist – Nordics | Media Business

London / Hybrid

5-month day-rate contract

Competitive day rate (up to £50k equivalent)

A global media business is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support the in-housing of payroll for Nordic countries as part of a wider HR transformation programme.

This is a hands‑on delivery role, focused on supporting the transition of payroll into an internal operating model, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a smooth go‑live across multiple Nordic locations.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of in‑house payroll for Nordic countries
• Managing payroll inputs including starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses and statutory deductions
• Ensuring payroll processes align with local legislation and statutory requirements
• Working closely with HR and Finance to embed new payroll processes
• Supporting testing, parallel runs and post‑implementation stabilisation
• Responding to payroll queries and supporting knowledge transfer
• Documenting payroll processes to ensure long‑term sustainability

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