Payroll Specialist 00014020

Certain Advantage; Darlington; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading payroll services provider is seeking a Payroll Specialist with expertise in Swedish legislation to process payroll for Swedish sites from their Darlington office. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, responding to payroll queries, and engaging in process improvement projects. Candidates must have professional-level Swedish language skills and experience with SAP systems. Long-term contract opportunities available, offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Experience with European payroll standards.
• Ability to manage and analyze payroll data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for Swedish sites according to regulations.
• Respond to payroll-related queries during audits.
• Engage in internal improvement projects for payroll processes.

Skills

Professional-level Swedish language skills

Strong working knowledge of Swedish legislation

Hands-on experience with SAP payroll systems

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SAP payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Payroll Specialist - Swedish Legislation

Remote - Darlington

Circa £39 per hour

Initially 5-month contract (long-term thereafter)

37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for Swedish sites in line with statutory regulations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to SOx controls.
• Respond to internal and external queries related to tax, social security, illness, and insurance, including support during audits.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects with internal departments to streamline payroll processes.
• Maintain and update documentation, workflows, and procedure manuals to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Participate in virtual and on-site customer meetings across Germany to address payroll-related queries and build client confidence.

Background / Qualifications

• Professional-level Swedish language skills (spoken and written).
• Strong working knowledge of Swedish legislation and applicable European payroll standards.
• Hands-on experience with SAP payroll systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage, analyse, and validate data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong customer relationships.

During the Interview

• Your experience managing payroll in line with Swedish legislation.
• How you handle payroll queries and audits.
• Examples of how you've driven process improvements or increased efficiency in previous payroll roles.

Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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