Swedish Speaking Payroll Specialist

New Appointments Group; North East; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Swedish-Speaking Payroll Specialist to process payroll for various Swedish sites. The role is remote based with occasional travel to the UK office in Darlington. Candidates should have strong expertise in Swedish payroll and experience with SAP. This position offers a flexible work schedule and a commitment to an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience processing Swedish payroll.
• Good knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll for all Swedish sites in line with legislation.
• Maintaining relationships with internal customers and agencies.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Swedish language skills

English language skills

SAP payroll

Excel skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Swedish-Speaking Payroll Specialist (Remote, UK-Based)

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Darlington, UK). This role is remote with quarterly travel to the Darlington office and may involve rare travel to Germany if required. Initially on a temporary basis with strong potential for extension or a permanent position. This is a remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing payroll for all Swedish sites in line with legislation and completing appropriate SOx controls.
• Maintaining relationships with internal customers and external agencies; respond to all internal and external queries regarding tax, social security, illness, insurance, etc., including audits.
• Initiating and participating in continuous improvement projects within internal departments.
• Maintaining and updating document workflow and work procedure manuals.
• Participating in (virtual) customer meetings at customer sites within Sweden and answering payroll-related queries.

Requirements

• Swedish and English language skills (professional level).
• Swedish payroll knowledge (legislative and statutory).
• Several years of hands-on experience processing Swedish payroll.
• Good knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Experience with SAP payroll.
• Good Excel skills.

Desirable Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of payroll and HR compliance standards.
• Experience working in a shared services or multinational environment.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.