Payroll Specialist Sweden

VOLVO BUSINESS SERVICES AKTIEBOLAG; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 357,120 - 580,320; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group Sweden is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Total Reward team to support payroll processes and pension administration with accuracy, structure, and service. Based in Gothenburg on-site, you will collaborate with colleagues in People & Culture Sweden and report to the Head of Total Reward Sweden, contributing to payroll-related data, documentation, and process improvements across Volvo Group.

This role is ideal for a university‑educated, service-minded professional with payroll or

Qualifications

• University degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in payroll administration or HR administration.
• Interest or experience in pension administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly payroll processes and related administration.
• Ensure accurate handling of payroll data and documentation.
• Act as point of contact for payroll-related questions from colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support pension administration and coordination with internal/external parties.
• Prepare and maintain templates, records, and process documentation.
• Assist with reporting, reconciliations, and follow-up of payroll and pension data.
• Help ensure compliance with agreements, policies and regulations through accurate records.
• Support continuous improvements in payroll and pension administration processes.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR administration

Pension administration

Education

University degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a payroll specialist in Total Rewards at Volvo Group Sweden!

Are you experienced in payroll and interested in broadening your experience in pension administration? Do you enjoy working with accuracy, structure, and service in a dynamic environment? If so, we invite you to join our Total Reward team at Volvo Group Sweden. This is an opportunity to develop your career in payroll and reward‑related processes within one of Sweden’s largest and most respected companies, while working alongside a committed and knowledgeable team.

Who You Are

We believe you are a structured and service‑minded professional with experience in payroll administration. You enjoy working with numbers, processes, and documentation, and you are comfortable handling recurring tasks with accuracy and efficiency. You are also curious to learn more about pension administration and other reward‑related topics in a large, international organization. You thrive in a team environment, communicate clearly, and take ownership of your responsibilities.

Your Mission

At People & Culture Sweden, we aim to deliver excellent support and solutions to our business and employees. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues in the Total Reward team and report directly to the Head of Total Reward Sweden. Your contribution will support payroll‑related processes and pension administration for employees across Volvo Group in Sweden.

This position is based in Gothenburg and requires being on‑site.

What You Will Do

As a Payroll Specialist you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting monthly payroll processes and related administration.
• Ensuring accurate handling of payroll data, updates, and documentation.
• Acting as a point of contact for payroll‑related questions from People & Culture colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Supporting pension administration, including coordination with internal and external parties.
• Preparing and maintaining templates, records, and process documentation.
• Assisting with reporting, reconciliations, and follow‑up of payroll and pension‑related data.
• Helping ensure compliance with applicable agreements, policies, and regulations through accurate record‑keeping.
• Supporting continuous improvements in payroll and pension administration processes.

What We’re Looking For

• A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in payroll administration, HR administration, or a similar support function.
• Experience or interest in pension administration is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of Excel; experience with payroll systems is a plus.
• Service‑minded, proactive, and able to communicate well in both Swedish and English.
• A curious mindset and willingness to learn and develop within payroll and pension administration.

Why Join Us

At Volvo Group, you will be part of a forward‑thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration. If you are ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.