Payroll Analyst (Contractor)

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations

• This is a consultant role for a duration of 6-9 months.

• Partner with people team and other relevant teams in the organisation to ensure that payroll related documentation is up to date and accurate.

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll end-to-end execution of the in-house Swedish payroll, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation;  managing the payment process, preparation of payslips, reporting to the tax authority and ensuring compliance with labour and local tax regulation.

• Liaison with the external provider of other European Payrolls, ensuring that information is transferred accurately and timely to enable them to execute the end-to-end payroll, and review the end report to ensure that all changes have been appropriately reflected, the report is approved on time and payment is transferred.

• Payroll Compliance & Controls: Oversee statutory filings, tax payments, social security contributions, and year-end reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to local laws and audit standards.

• Payroll Accounting & Reconciliations: Direct payroll-related journal entries and ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of payroll accounts, including funding, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations to the general ledger.

• Employee Benefits & Expense Coordination: Ensure appropriate payroll treatment of benefits and expenses where relevant, maintaining compliance with company policies and reporting standards.

3. Track and Optimise KPIs

• Utilize system data and reporting to track key payroll operational metrics (KPIs).

• Drive continuous improvement in accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and operational efficiency.

WHO YOU ARE

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in operational payroll, which must include hands on, end-to-end execution experience of Swedish payroll and working with third party payroll providers.

• High-Growth Experience: Prior experience in a high-growth FinTech or technology environment is highly desirable.

• System Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise and hands-on experience with Kontek, FlexHRM and preferably HiBob and have a Swedish Personal Number (essential for Swedish Bank ID), to enable execution of Swedish salaries.

• Skills: Strong analytical and data skills, close eye for detail and good teamworking ability. Solid understanding of Swedish payroll technicality.

Shape Your Role and Make an Impact

Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.