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Job Description As Payroll Manager for Sweden, you will lead a business-critical payroll function in a large and complex organisation. You will be accountable for the efficient, compliant operations, and operational excellence for Swedish payroll, you will lead and develop the payroll team and ensure a high-quality and future-ready payroll operation that supports both employees and the wider business. You will: Ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across a complex Swedish environment with multiple employee groups and collective agreements. Set the strategic direction for Swedish payroll and translate business needs into clear priorities, governance and long-term development. Lead the development of scalable, efficient and digitally enabled payroll processes that strengthen quality, control and business value. Use payroll insight, data and reporting to identify opportunities, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement over time. Work closely with technology and specialist teams and lead efforts on payroll systems developments, integrations and process improvements, including SAP and HRM-related flows. Strengthen Payroll as a specialist and service function that combines operational excellence with a strong employee and stakeholder experience. Lead and develop the Swedish Payroll team by setting clear direction, supporting collaboration and enabling experienced specialists to perform and grow. Build trusted partnerships with People Services, HR, Finance, IT, Rewards, Global Mobility and external providers.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will lead the Swedish Payroll team who brings deep payroll expertise and owns end-to-end payroll delivery for Sweden. In this role, you will collaborate closely across functions and play an important part in shaping a strong, modern and business-aligned payroll agenda for H&M Group in Sweden.
WHO YOU ARE We are looking for people with… Extensive experience of Swedish end-to-end payroll in a large or complex organisation, including high volumes, multiple employee groups and collective agreements. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, controls, reporting and the full annual payroll cycle. Proven senior leadership experience, with the ability to set direction, build commitment and lead experienced specialists through complexity and change. Experience of leading payroll transformation, process development, digitalisation or system-related change in a complex organisational setting. Confidence working with payroll data, systems, integrations, troubleshooting and external providers. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to connect operational payroll needs with wider business priorities. Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience. Payroll-specific certifications (e.g., CIPP, IPP, CPP, or local Swedish payroll certifications) are an advantage.
And people who are… A confident and trustworthy leader who brings clarity, direction and momentum in a senior specialist environment. Structured and pragmatic, able to prioritise what matters most and turn complexity into sustainable solutions. Able to balance strategic leadership with sound operational judgement, while empowering the team and creating the conditions for others to succeed. Curious, analytical and improvement-oriented, with the resilience to challenge established ways of working. Motivated by strengthening a Swedish payroll operation and proud of delivering quality service in a complex environment.
WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. An example of our benefits: 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET). H&M Incentive Program – HIP. Learn more about the program here. With a presence in markets around the world, we offer extensive career development and international mobility.
JOIN US This is a permanent full-time position based in Stockholm. Please submit your CV in English. We review applications on an ongoing basis. Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. *We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
