Swedish Speaking Payroll Specialist in Darlington)

New Appointments Group; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Swedish‑Speaking Payroll Specialist to process payroll for Swedish sites. This remote role involves occasional travel to Darlington and rare visits to Germany. Ideal candidates will have in-depth knowledge of Swedish payroll legislation and several years of payroll experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in both Swedish and English are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience processing Swedish payroll.
• In-depth knowledge of Swedish payroll legislation and statutes.
• Good knowledge of applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Swedish language proficiency

English language proficiency

SAP payroll knowledge

Excel skills

Job description

Overview

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

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Darlington, UK and possible rare travel to Germany.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Professional level Swedish and English language skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of Swedish payroll legislation and statutes.
• Several years of hands‑on experience processing Swedish payroll.
• Good knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Experience with SAP payroll.
• Strong 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.

Work hours: 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.