Payroll Analyst

Francisco Partners; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Francisco Partners in Sweden is looking for a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate with HR and finance teams, resolve payroll inquiries, and contribute to process improvements.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ADP Streamline and Microsoft Excel. This dynamic role offers the chance to grow in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure timely submission of payroll taxes and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries.
• Support year-end payroll activities and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of payroll regulations

Proficiency in ADP Streamline

Experience using Workday HRIS

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What's Exciting About The Role

This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast‑paced, global payroll environment supporting multiple countries and payroll processes. The successful candidate will gain exposure to end‑to‑end payroll operations, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their payroll expertise within a dynamic and growing organisation. In addition, the role offers valuable cross‑training opportunities across other international payrolls, allowing the successful candidate to broaden their global payroll knowledge and develop expertise across multiple countries. You will also be joining a collaborative and supportive team with a positive culture that encourages learning, teamwork, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including calculating wages, deductions, and withholdings using ADP.
• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of payroll taxes, statutory filings, and local compliance requirements.
• Process off‑cycle payroll payments, including bonuses, commissions, and terminations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and issue resolution through the ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and audit trails.
• Support year‑end payroll activities, including statutory filings and employee annual tax documents.
• Stay current on changes in payroll regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Partner with HR Operations, Benefits, Finance, and HRIS teams to support payroll and employee lifecycle processes.
• Assist with time and attendance validation and payroll inputs.
• Complete payroll audits and support internal and external audit requests.
• Create, update, and maintain onboarding documentation, SOPs, job aids, and payroll presentations.
• Support general ledger reconciliations and payroll‑to‑accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve payroll processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Skills and Experience We Desire

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Experience supporting multi‑country or global payrolls preferred.
• Proficiency in ADP Streamline preferred.
• Experience using Workday HRIS preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Experience working in an audit‑driven or SOX‑controlled environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve payroll issues efficiently.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, global organization.
• Fluent in English as this role will cover payroll responsibilities for the Nordics (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland).

Our Commitment

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.