We're hiring an experienced Payroll RFP Consultant!

Tirill Næsje; Oslo; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a senior consultant to lead a comprehensive RFP process for payroll services in Oslo. The role demands proven payroll expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate across functions like HR, IT, and Finance. Responsibilities include leading the RFP process, analyzing vendor proposals, and ensuring all requirements are met. Proficiency in English is essential, while Norwegian is a plus. This position offers hybrid working flexibility and a contract period from January to December 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with payroll-related RFP processes.
• Strong knowledge of payroll vendors and market practices.
• Solid understanding payroll regulations and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure a structured, transparent and well-documented RFP process.
• Gather, analyse and consolidate functional and technical requirements.
• Review existing documentation and analyse current vendor contract.

Skills

Payroll-related RFP processes

Strong knowledge of payroll vendors and market practices

Solid understanding of payroll regulations

Experience with complex payroll integrations

Fluent in English

Norwegian language skills

Job description

About the Assignment

Our client is initiating a comprehensive RFP process to either select a new payroll provider or renegotiate the current agreement. We are seeking a senior consultant who can lead, structure, and quality‑assure the entire process. You will work closely with HR, IT, Finance and Procurement in a complex and highly professional business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure a structured, transparent and well-documented RFP process.
• Gather, analyse and consolidate functional and technical requirements from internal payroll stakeholders.
• Review existing documentation (OPM, change orders, service catalogues, wage type catalogues, previous project material, etc.).
• Analyse the current vendor contract and assess improvement opportunities in the system setup.
• Benchmark the existing setup against industry standards.
• Identify requirements across collective agreements and internal business units.
• Develop a complete and detailed RFP requirements document.
• Evaluate vendor proposals against documented requirements and conduct reference checks.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire process.
• Lead Q&A sessions and workshops with potential vendors.

Competence & Experience

• Proven experience with payroll-related RFP processes.
• Strong knowledge of payroll vendors and market practices.
• Solid understanding payroll regulations and operational processes.
• Experience with complex payroll integrations (e.g., Oracle HCM, ServiceNow, payroll systems, shift planning tools).
• Fluent in English; Norwegian language skills are an advantage.

Personal Qualities

• Structured, analytical and quality-driven.
• Confident and independent in an advisory role.
• Strong communication skills with both management and subject matter experts.
• Skilled in facilitating processes and creating progress.
• Able to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.

Assignment period

15 January 2026 - 15 December 2026

Work location

Oslo/Fornebu (hybrid flexibility available upon agreement)