Country Payroll Expert

Req ID:511073 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Country Payroll Expert in Stockholm, SE we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your payroll and compliance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll ensure seamless payroll operations and compliance with country-specific legislation, driving impactful process improvements and contributing to the success of our Human Resources function.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Payroll Specialists, 3rd Party Providers, Social Security Agencies), manage and approve change requests, and proactively identify and implement process improvements, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing and approving change requests identified by Level 2 Payroll team members to ensure ongoing policy and business process changes are reflected in the payroll solution,

• Coordinating delivery of country-specific payroll related processes throughout the year (e.g., year-end salary change, bonus, year-end reconciliations),

• Actively encouraging the team to utilize LEAN processes and tools to implement identified process improvements,

• Managing 3rd Party provider relationships in relation to legislative changes, ensuring correct implementation,

• Acting as an escalation point for issues related to 3rd party interfaces, such as benefits providers or social security agencies ,

• Ensuring payroll compliance with legislation and business policies,

• Ensuring all payroll-related processes are compliant with relevant internal and external audit requirements ,

• Taking ownership for personal development and understanding of team activities.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field ,

• Experience or understanding of payroll processing for a significant number of employees (more than 500) ,

• Knowledge of country-specific payroll legislation and compliance requirements ,

• Familiarity with payroll systems and third-party provider management,

• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills ,

• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis,

• Ability to work effectively within a team and encourage collaboration ,

• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development,

• Fluent in English & Swedish.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

• Work with a dynamic and diverse Human Resources team dedicated to excellence in payroll operations ,

• Progress towards becoming a trusted expert in payroll compliance, process improvement, and team leadership within a global organization ,

• Utilise our innovative and inclusive working environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth ,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.