Payroll Senior Specialist - Nordic countries
About this role
Overview
As the Payroll Senior Specialist, you will play a critical role in leading the payroll services for our newly created SAP MPS (Managed Payroll Services) and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) service organization.
This role requires fluent English and local payroll expertise in one of the following countries:
Norway
Denmark
Estonia
What do we have to offer?
Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities
Private medical care
Loans for employees
Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)
Life insurance
Free language courses (during your working hours)
Annual bonus
Integration events
Free parking spaces for employees
Referral program
Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or expand your knowledge horizontally, there’s always room to grow within SD Worx!
Which tasks can you expect?
Ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery for Nordic clients.
Support payroll transformation and process improvement initiatives.
Define and implement local and global payroll standards.
Manage payroll documentation, SOPs, and governance controls.
Collaborate with clients, country teams, and external stakeholders.
Support year-end activities, statutory reporting, and system testing.
Qualifications and Experience :
5–8 years of experience in payroll outsourcing within a BPO for Nordic countries
Fluent English and local language (written and spoken)
Living in Europe is mandatory
Strong knowledge of payroll processes, including:
payroll control centre
garnishments
payroll policies and controls
compliance and payments
Practical experience with Employee Central Payroll
Knowledge of SLA and KPI reporting
Ability to work under pressure
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Preferred Skills
Experience in payroll and BPO outsourcing environment
Experience with:
SAP SuccessFactors
SAP Payroll
Concur
Workforce Management
integration tools
Certifications such as CPP, CPS or CPM
