Payroll Consultant

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Stockholm, SWE
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Consultant responsible for end-to-end Swedish payroll execution and coordination of European payroll providers. Duties include salary, bonus, commission, benefits, tax and statutory reporting, payroll compliance, accounting, reconciliations, payments, payslips, documentation, and KPI tracking. The role also drives improvements in payroll accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and efficiency while partnering with People and other teams.
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WHO WE ARE

At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.

 

Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like.

 

Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers.  If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.

 
Key Responsibilities1. Operations
  • This is a consultant role for a duration of 6-9 months.

  • Partner with people team and other relevant teams in the organisation to ensure that payroll related documentation is up to date and accurate.

  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll end-to-end execution of the in-house Swedish payroll, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation;  managing the payment process, preparation of payslips, reporting to the tax authority and ensuring compliance with labour and local tax regulation.

  • Liaison with the external provider of other European Payrolls, ensuring that information is transferred accurately and timely to enable them to execute the end-to-end payroll, and review the end report to ensure that all changes have been appropriately reflected, the report is approved on time and payment is transferred.

  • Payroll Compliance & Controls: Oversee statutory filings, tax payments, social security contributions, and year-end reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to local laws and audit standards.

  • Payroll Accounting & Reconciliations: Direct payroll-related journal entries and ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of payroll accounts, including funding, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations to the general ledger.

  • Employee Benefits & Expense Coordination: Ensure appropriate payroll treatment of benefits and expenses where relevant, maintaining compliance with company policies and reporting standards.

3. Track and Optimise KPIs
  • Utilize system data and reporting to track key payroll operational metrics (KPIs).

  • Drive continuous improvement in accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and operational efficiency.

WHO YOU ARE

  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in operational payroll, which must include hands on, end-to-end execution experience of Swedish payroll and working with third party payroll providers.

  • High-Growth Experience: Prior experience in a high-growth FinTech or technology environment is highly desirable.

  • System Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise and hands-on experience with Kontek, FlexHRM and preferably HiBob and have a Swedish Personal Number (essential for Swedish Bank ID), to enable execution of Swedish salaries.

  • Skills: Strong analytical and data skills, close eye for detail and good teamworking ability. Solid understanding of Swedish payroll technicality.

Shape Your Role and Make an Impact

Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.

 

Our Fantastic Benefits (varies by location)

🌴 20 to 30 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance

🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues

👶 Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents

🥐 Daily breakfast and on-site perks to make your workday smoother

💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best

PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!

 

Shape Your Role and Make an Impact

Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.

If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of operational payroll experience
  • Hands-on, end-to-end execution experience of Swedish payroll
  • Experience working with third-party payroll providers
  • Expertise and hands-on experience with Kontek
  • Expertise and hands-on experience with FlexHRM
  • Swedish Personal Number to enable Swedish BankID and execution of Swedish salaries
  • Strong analytical and data skills
  • Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills
  • Solid understanding of Swedish payroll technicalities
  • Experience in a high-growth FinTech or technology environment
  • Experience with HiBob
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The Company
905 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Trustly is a global fintech company providing Pay by Bank and open-banking payment solutions. Its platform connects merchants and consumers through bank-account payments, enabling real-time transfers, payouts, recurring payments, account verification, and fraud-aware checkout experiences. Trustly’s bank network helps businesses modernize payment acceptance, reduce costs and intermediaries, improve conversion, and offer secure, convenient alternatives to traditional card-based transactions across international markets.

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