Job Title: Payroll Manager, Denmark & Sweden
Location: Copenhagen (preferred)
Reports to: Head of European Payroll
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are on an exciting journey to transform our payroll operations across Europe. As we implement a new, unified European payroll platform and move towards an outsourced delivery model, we are looking for a visionary Payroll Manager to lead the payroll agenda for Denmark and Sweden. You will be a key member of our European payroll team, shaping future ways of working while ensuring compliance, quality, and employee experience. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and change driver who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about modernizing payroll operations.
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
- Own payroll operations for Denmark and Sweden, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution in collaboration with our outsourced payroll provider.
- Act as country expert for labour laws, collective agreements, social security, tax, and regulatory changes in both countries, ensuring full compliance.
- Play a key role in the European payroll transformation project, contributing to the implementation of a new payroll platform and vendor model.
- Redesign and standardize end-to-end payroll processes in alignment with the new operating model and HR systems.
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders (P&C, SDO, IT and Legal) and external vendors.
- Drive change management and communication to ensure a smooth transition and high user adoption.
- Support audits and internal controls in close collaboration with compliance and finance teams.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE REQUIRED?
- Proven experience managing payroll and pay systems for both Denmark and Sweden.
- Deep knowledge of local labour law, social security, and tax regulations in DK and SE. Knowledge of Swedish regulations is considered a plus.
- Experience working with payroll outsourcing and/or implementing new payroll systems is a strong advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Change-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation and digital transformation.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Fluent in English and at least one Scandinavian language (Danish or Swedish required).
WHAT IS ON OFFER?
As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package and pension scheme. Our benefits differ across regions; our recruiting team will be able to give more details.
OUR HIRING PROCESS
RequirementsBefore we enter a hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. Your application will be reviewed in line with the hiring competencies we have for the role you have applied for. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process which will consist of the following:
- Recruiter Screen
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Leadership Interview
About Scandinavian Tobacco Group
At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas, and most recently branched into smokeless tobacco through our recent acquisition of XQS. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge, and expertise to push each other forward.
Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 50.000,00kr. per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient in Danish payroll law?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in 2820 Gentofte
