Senior Payroll Manager

About the Company At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development. About the Role You will take ownership of payroll delivery in a large and complex Swedish payroll environment where accuracy, compliance and stability are business-critical. This role suits you if you enjoy combining operational leadership with continuous improvement and if you are comfortable navigating both day-to-day payroll matters and longer-term development. You will work closely with HR, Finance, IT, Rewards, People Services and external providers, while helping shape priorities for payroll systems, integrations and governance. It is a great opportunity to make a clear impact in an environment where payroll quality, structure and digitalisation matter. Job DescriptionYou will lead and support the payroll team, set clear priorities and create strong ownership across daily operations. You will ensure accurate, compliant and timely end-to-end payroll delivery in a complex Swedish setup. You will monitor payroll quality, controls, risks and service performance, and act quickly when issues arise. You will drive process improvements, digitalisation and automation to reduce manual work and improve efficiency. You will collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance, IT, Rewards, People Services and external partners on payroll-related topics. You will translate operational needs into clear priorities for payroll systems, integrations and long-term development. You will help create structure, governance and practical ways of working that strengthen payroll delivery over time. RequirementsYou have extensive hands-on knowledge of Swedish end-to-end payroll in a large or complex organisation. You have strong knowledge of Swedish payroll legislation, compliance, controls, reporting and the annual payroll cycle. You have experience managing payroll for multiple employee groups and collective agreements. You have a strong understanding of payroll systems, integrations, data flows, troubleshooting and external provider management. You have experience of payroll transformation, process development, digitalisation or system-related change. You are confident using payroll data and reporting to identify risks, support decision-making and drive improvements. You have senior payroll leadership experience and a proven ability to guide experienced payroll specialists through operational complexity, change and improvement. You are able to balance strategic direction with hands-on operational judgement and decisive issue resolution. Swedish is required. Nice to haveExperience with SAP and HRM-related payroll flows is highly relevant. What We OfferPermanent employment at Avaron AB Occupational pension Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year Application Selections are made on an ongoing basis – apply as soon as you can.