Payroll Specialist

Ahlstrom; Jönköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom in Sweden is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll for blue- and white-collar staff, ensure compliance, and deliver a great employee experience.

You will maintain master data, support managers, and work with AGDA PS or similar payroll systems while driving process improvements and collaborating with HR and finance at the Jönköping plant.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience with Swedish payroll, preferably in an industry with shift schedules.
• Good knowledge of Swedish payroll legislation, labor law, taxes, pensions and collective agreements.
• Experience with AGDA PS or a similar payroll system.
• Experience of payroll reporting and payroll controls.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll process for blue- and white-collar employees.
• Monthly payroll processes and ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.
• Maintain employee master data and payroll records.
• Administration of pensions, insurances, benefits, and statutory reporting.
• Support managers and employees with payroll-related questions.
• Advise on collective agreements, absence management, vacation, working time, and payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and HR-related statistics.
• Collaborate with payroll system administration and continuous process improvements.
• Participate in payroll-related projects and cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Report to HR Manager at the Jönköping plant.

Skills

Swedish payroll experience

Swedish payroll law knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Fluent Swedish & English

Tools

AGDA PS

Job description

At Ahlstrom, people make the difference. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist who enjoys combining payroll expertise, service, and continuous improvement in an HR environment.

You will join a collaborative team supporting our operations in Sweden and play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery, regulatory compliance, and a great employee experience. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with managers and employees while contributing to the development and harmonization of payroll and supporting in the HR processes to be implemented.

What you will do

As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll process for both blue-collar and white-collar employees.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing monthly payroll processes and ensuring accurate and timely salary payments
• Maintaining employee master data and payroll records
• Administration of pensions, insurances, benefits, and statutory reporting
• Supporting managers and employees with payroll-related questions
• Advising on collective agreements, absence management, vacation, working time, and payroll regulations
• Preparing payroll reports and HR-related statistics
• Working with payroll system administration and continuous process improvements
• Participating in projects related to payroll and other for HR valuable projects
• Collaborating with Payroll colleagues, managers, finance, and external partners to ensure efficient payroll delivery
• Report to HR Manager at the Jönköping plant

Who are you?

We believe you are a service-minded and structured payroll professional who enjoys working independently while building strong relationships.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Several years of experience working with Swedish payroll preferably in an industry where shift schedules are present.
• Good knowledge of Swedish payroll legislation, labor law, taxes, pensions, and collective agreements
• Experience working in AGDA PS or a similar payroll system
• Experience of payroll reporting and payroll controls
• Strong analytical skills and a high attention to detail
• The ability to explain complex payroll matters in a clear and practical way
• A continuous improvement mindset and interest in developing processes and systems
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

Why Ahlstrom?

At Ahlstrom, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in a critical role creating the employee experience. You will be part of a culture built on collaboration, accountability, care, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive environment where expertise is valued and where you can contribute to shaping the future of our payroll and HR processes

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.