Payroll Administrator

Are you motivated to be the key person of the Swedish payroll process? Do you bring payroll experience and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an international People & Culture team in a company advancing the green transition. 

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The NCE Payroll team of Vestas manages payroll for around 6.000 employees in Northern Central Europe, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing. The team consists of 11 experienced payrollers who manage all aspects of time registration and salary processing. The payrollers operate from offices located in Denmark, United Kingdom and Poland. We are now looking to add to our team and team location by looking for a Payroll team member for the Swedish market.

Responsibilities

The Payroll administrator will be the key person ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in collaboration with the external payroll vendor for our Swedish company (650 blue-collar and white-collar employees). Further, the responsibilities include

• Salary and wage administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Time and attendance system oversight, including control, validation, and issue handling
• Maintenance of master data, ensuring high data quality and adherence to standards
• Providing service and guidance to managers and employees on payroll‑related matters
• Working daily in our software SAP, ServiceNow, and Cozone
• Being open to acting as a backup for colleagues in other European countries (sickness / vacation)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant professional background within payroll, finance, or a related administrative field
• Experience from a similar role, such as payroller, payroll administrator, or another relevant payroll function.
• Keen interest in processes and continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement enhancements
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, including holiday rules, tax regulations, and applicable collective agreements
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Team‑oriented mindset, ready to engage in a department where we support and help each other
• Excellent communication skills, enabling clear and professional interaction with managers, employees, and stakeholders
• High level of quality awareness, delivering accurate and reliable results
• Understanding of lean processes and deadlines, ensuring efficient and timely execution
• Positive attitude, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment

What we offer

You will be part of a great P&C community in our NCE region. In the payroll department, we offer you good colleagues who support each other and work together, good opportunities for professional and personal development, and being part of a committed team in an innovative and professional organization.

Additional information

Your work location will be Malmö, Sweden where other P&C colleagues are located. You are expected to work most of your time in the office, at least three days a week, but still with a hybrid setup. You should expect some travel activity, up to 20 days per year.

For more information, please contact Payroll manager Vivian Bach, +45 23 46 20 59

If the above matches your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 27th of May 2026.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

 At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.