HR Administrator Payroll
Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.
It’s an exciting time to be part of our collaborative inclusive team. Come and join our Payroll & Employee Admin UK & Ireland team on our journey to improve the well-being of millions. Together we can make a difference!
About the role:
Are you passionate about accurate, high‑quality payroll that really impacts people’s everyday lives? Do you enjoy working with numbers and processes?
As Payroll Administrator, you will be part of a HR payroll team supporting our UK & Ireland organisation. You will help ensure that all colleagues are paid accurately and on time, contributing directly to an excellent employee experience.
You will work with complex and largely manual payroll processes, handling a variety of schemes and calculations across both white‑collar and blue‑collar populations.
As you grow in confidence and knowledge, you will gradually take on more responsibility and, in the future, rotate between payroll processing and payroll reporting activities in regular cycles.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What you will do:
Payroll Processing: Support end‑to‑end payroll processing for UK & Ireland colleagues, ensuring all data is complete, accurate and delivered in line with internal deadlines and legal requirements.
Data Management: Maintain and update employee data across payroll and HR systems, performing regular checks to secure data quality and alignment between HR and payroll records.
Manual Calculations: Perform manual calculations for complex elements, statutory payments and sickness schemes, following defined rules and processes.
Reporting & Controls: Prepare and review payroll reports, reconciliations and checks to identify discrepancies, support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
Query Resolution: Respond to payroll‑related queries from employees, managers and HR, providing clear explanations and timely follow‑up to ensure a positive employee experience.
Collaboration with Providers: Work closely with external payroll and system providers (e.g. ADP GlobalView) and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and continuously improve processes.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas to streamline payroll routines, enhance tools and documentation, and support future moves towards more efficient and digital ways of working.
Who you are:
Proven track record of managing complex payrolls, consistently meeting fixed monthly deadlines.
Skilled in using Excel on a daily basis and experience with payroll/HR systems.
Familiarity with ADP GlobalView and Workday is a strong advantage.
You combine strong attention to detail and accuracy, process-focused way of working, managing deadlines and building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Fluent in English - All Applicants are requested to deliver their CV in English language.
What we can offer you:
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
