Payroll Administrator

We are currently supporting a global organization with the search for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join on a temporary contract basis. This role is fully remote within Europe and will focus primarily on Sweden payroll , with secondary support for Denmark .

Location

Remote (Europe-based candidates preferred)

Primary: Sweden | Secondary: Denmark

Also open to candidates based in Poland or the Netherlands

Contract Details

• Duration: 2–3 months (temporary cover)
• Working hours: 35 hours per week
• Working days: Monday–Friday
• Pay rate: TBC

Key Responsibilities

• Collect payroll input data via ServiceNow (ticketing system) and Workday reports
• Review, validate, and prepare payroll input data
• Transfer payroll inputs to external payroll vendors in line with predefined formats, deadlines, and cut-off times
• Review payroll draft outputs, provide feedback, and approve/sign off payroll
• Communicate with payroll vendors via client portals
• Complete post-payroll activities, including sharing accounting reports with the Accounting team
• Respond to employee payroll-related queries where possible.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in Payroll Administration , ideally supporting Sweden payroll (Denmark exposure is a plus)
• Proven experience working closely with external payroll vendors
• Comfortable working with HR/payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow or similar)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, temporary environment
• Availability to start at short notice is highly preferred