Payroll Specialist, Sweden

We are seeking a skilled and experienced In-House Payroll Specialist to lead the transition from outsourced payroll to in-house payroll operations in Sweden. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Sweden payroll with full in-house knowledge.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the transition of in-house payroll operations using our local payroll software.
• Setup client-specific requirements, adhering to local legal requirements and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), and necessary pay code configurations.
• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll data, including gathering, calculating, inputting, and validating information.
• Close contact with the local Authorities to lead the required paperwork, handle all relevant filings and registrations for social security, tax authorities, and other statutory requirements.
• Responsible for the completed documentation in the archive and supports possible audits with documentation prepared for the Authorities.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory processing, including monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings. This involves obtaining relevant documentation from staff, computing tax processing, and producing required reports/forms for filing to tax authorities and employees.
• Maintain and update employee data accurately in the payroll database.
• Generate and distribute payslips promptly to all staff members.
• Address employee inquiries related to wages, deductions, attendance, and time records.
• Stay up-to-date with exemptions or status changes and handle them efficiently.
• Adhere to payroll policies, procedures, and relevant laws, ensuring compliance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in all payroll-related tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employees' pay records.
• Prepare and complete payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review.
• Provide support to HR operations in the country.
• Act as an escalation point for clients' employees, ensuring timely resolution of queries.
• Stay informed about the latest HR trends and regulatory changes, communicating relevant updates to the teams.
• Assist in other ad hoc projects as requested.

• Technical Capacities:
• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience in in-house processing in Sweden
• Fluent in English (strong)
• Must be located in Europe.
• In-depth experience handling payroll directly and independently on a payroll software.
• Personal Abilities:
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in using computers and payroll software.
• Proactive and effective communicator.
• Possess a positive attitude and flexibility towards change.
• Detail-oriented with a capability to handle complex tasks.
• Self-motivated, trustworthy, and able to work independently under tight schedules.
• Open to flexibility and positive approach towards change.

ABOUT US 

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.  

Business & Corporate Services provided:

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

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OVERVIEW 

We Measure Success by Results, Not Hours Worked

No timesheets.

At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.

As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.  
Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we're committed to doing it right.

We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.

We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here's what your career at GoGlobal looks like:  

• A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
• Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
• Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT  

We Make Growing Your Career Possible

• We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly.
• We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, "stock options" hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it’s better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout.
• We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We're proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way.
• We're global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it's new job roles or international locations.
• English is our official language, but for many, it's our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world.
• We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual's contribution is crucial to our collective success.
• We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership.
• We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what's coming next. It's all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don't tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions.
• We believe flexibility drives success.  Our company is built on trust, and that’s why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it’s old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.

Ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now! 

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