Payroll Manager, Northern Europe
18 hours ago
Imagine yourself at the heart of Danfoss' HR transformation, shaping the future of payroll services for Denmark, Norway, Finland and UK. As Payroll Manager for Northern Europe, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be a vital force in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, contributing to their well-being and our company's success. This is your chance to take a best-in-class payroll function to an even higher level within a dynamic, international environment
You'll be instrumental in driving efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction across the four countries with approximately 6,000 employees. Denmark is by far the biggest company in the region and therefore it is key that you know Danish payroll inside out
Your leadership will empower a team of 11 payroll professionals to deliver exceptional service, leveraging technology and streamlined processes. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure seamless payroll and time processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on Danfoss' operational excellence
If you're a passionate leader with a knack for payroll and a desire to shape the future, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join our EMEA HR Services organization. You will be reporting to our Head of Payroll, EMEA and you will be based at one of our Danish locations in Copenhagen, Nordborg, Kolding or Silkeborg.
What You'll Be DoingLead and inspire a team of 11 payroll professionals, fostering their development and well-being while embodying our company values.Take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, including timekeeping and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Drive the optimization of our payroll processes, leveraging our ServiceNow ticketing system and other technologies to enhance service delivery and user experience.Collaborate effectively with Finance, IT, and external service providers to ensure seamless integration and alignment of payroll processes.Performance management following up on our KPIs for both payroll quality and service deliveries in ServiceNow.Manage audits and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and internal policies. What We're Looking For
Extensive experience within payroll, time and benefits administration – preferably from an international setting.Proven leadership experience managing a larger, virtual team.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to set the direction and lead with empathy.Hands-on experience with both in-house and outsourced payroll.Demonstrated ability to lead projects related to payroll processes and systems, with a track record of optimizing and digitalizing processes.Strong focus on stakeholder management and the ability to interact confidently at all organizational levels.Ability to navigate a complex environment.Experience with SuccessFactors and ServiceNow is a big advantage.Excellent communication skills and fluency in English. What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about—we think they're pretty great.
If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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