Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
Are you ready to drive innovation across regions?
About the job
Alfa Laval is on the journey of a step-wise rolling out of Shared Services within the group.We have today 6 HR Shared Service Centers, spread across the globe, working with HR-related matters and providing the foundation for developing the HR related support for our employees. To support this strategic direction we are implementing a global Time, Attendance and Absence management system across our international matrix organization.
We are now seeking an experienced Global Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new global payroll provider across multiple countries and regions - a collaborative professional who thrives in change and wants to make a real impact across our global HR community.
This business-critical project requires coordination across an international matrix organization, where payroll processes, statutory requirements, employment practices, banking arrangements and technology landscapes vary by country. The Project Manager will work closely with global and local payroll teams, HR, IT, finance, tax, treasury, procurement and external providers to align global objectives with essential local requirements.
You will manage the project from requirements definition and provider selection through design, implementation, country deployment and post-go-live stabilization. Responsibilities will include:
- Participate the RFP process and vendor selection process
- Coordinating provider selection, due diligence and implementation planning
- Establishing project scope, governance, plans and decision-making structures
- Liaise with international payroll vendors, internal teams, and regional stakeholders
- Managing timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations
- Coordinating data migration, system integrations, testing and payroll reconciliation
- Planning parallel payroll runs, cutover, contingency measures and stabilization
- Ensuring that local compliance and operational requirements are identified and addressed
- Managing provider deliverables, issues, escalations and implementation performance
- Supporting change management and readiness across global and local teams
- Ensuring a controlled handover to the teams responsible for ongoing payroll operations and provider management
- Provide post-implementation support and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field
- Proven project management experience in complex, multi-country environments
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes and their connections to HR, finance and technology
- Experience implementing payroll providers or comparable HR technology solutions
- Strong vendor and stakeholder-management capabilities
- The ability to navigate competing global, regional and local priorities
- A structured approach to governance, risk, data, testing, cutover and operational readiness
- PMP or similar certification is a plus.
- Strong understanding of time & attendance and absence management processes and how these connect to payroll.
- Ability to manage projects across multiple countries and cultures, ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills; decision-making will be key
Why Join Us?
- Work on impactful, global projects
- Be part of a diverse, international team
- Competitive compensation, benefits and future development opportunities
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape the future of our global HR operations!
For more information, please contact
Haraldur Gudjonsson, Transformation Lead HR Shared Services at [email protected]
or Frederik Ellegaard, Talent Acquisition Manager at [email protected]
For union information, please contact:
Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, [email protected]
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, [email protected]
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, [email protected]
We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Please send your application no later than October 12th, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, but for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Lund or have an established presence in the area. Business travel in this role is necessary.
As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the pre‑employment process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or a related field
- Proven project management experience in complex, multi-country environments
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes and their connections to HR, finance, and technology
- Experience implementing payroll providers or comparable HR technology solutions
- Strong vendor and stakeholder-management capabilities
- Ability to manage global, regional, and local priorities
- Structured approach to governance, risk, data, testing, cutover, and operational readiness
- Understanding of time and attendance and absence management processes and their connection to payroll
- Ability to manage projects across multiple countries and cultures
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
- PMP or similar certification
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
