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Experienced Swedish Payroll Specialist

Hybrid in Málaga, Armilla, Las Rozas de Madrid, Valencia & Barcelona·Added 3 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

SD Worx

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Work mode: Hybrid, Málaga, Armilla, Las Rozas de Madrid, Valencia & Barcelona
English: Required
Other languages: Swedish
Experience: 5+ years

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Skills

Payroll

This job advert was originally written in SV.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What do you offer?
• You have at least 5 years of extensive experience managing the entire payroll process, from registering data to tax reporting, generating bank files, calculating holiday pay, and much more.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment, are proactive, and have a forward-thinking mindset with a strong interest in contributing to a progressive organisation.
• You are fluent in Swedish (C2) and have good knowledge of English (B2), combined with a solid understanding of Swedish employment law and payroll regulations.
• Experience working with SD Worx Payroll is considered a strong merit.
• You contribute to strong team spirit with a good dose of humour and resilience.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🏝️ Comprehensive training and development programmes.

🏝️ Flexible working schedule

🏝️ Private health insurance 100% covered by SD Worx

🏝️ 25 vacation days

🏝️ 18 hours for personal matters

🏝️ Reduced working hours during the summer: 36 hours instead of 40 hours per week, for 4 weeks (optional in July or August)

🏝️ Flexible benefits: meals, transport, etc.

🏝️ Laptop and equipment provided

🏝️ Workation: opportunity to work abroad (where SD Worx has a legal entity, up to 4 weeks per year)

🏝️ Learning opportunities: individual training budget, a personal development plan, and competence development.

🏝️ Career development: whether you want to become a specialist in your field or broaden your expertise, there are always opportunities to grow within SD Worx!

🏝️ At SD Worx, we encourage internal mobility and continuous development, giving our employees the opportunity to explore new roles, move between teams and departments, and build long-term careers within the company.

🏝️ We work hard, but we also make time to socialise. Regular team activities and social events are an important part of our culture.

From many locations, we work as one team, and together we go from good to great.

Information about the salary range will be shared with candidates during the first conversation with the Talent Acquisition team.

The role

Become part of us as a payroll specialist for Sweden in sunny Spain!

SD Worx is a leading European provider of payroll and HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and Mauritius. Our goal? We create people solutions and make HR a value-adding function for our customers and their employees.

Our solutions cover the entire employee journey, from payroll processing to attracting, rewarding, and
developing talent. Are you ready to become part of us?

We are not just looking for someone to fill a position. We are looking for the right talent to strengthen our established Nordic teams. If you are seeking a long-term career opportunity where your knowledge and ambition can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

About the role:
A key role within our payroll administration team, responsible for delivering complete payroll processes from start to finish while working in an international environment that promotes continuous learning and career development.

What you'll do

What can you expect?
• Manage the entire payroll process for Swedish customers and ensure accurate and correct processing.
• Participate in the team's work to streamline processes and improve service quality through innovative technical solutions.
• Provide qualified support and handle complex payroll matters with commitment and precision.

Hiring process

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Application
Recruiter interview
With a recruiter
A phone or video interview if your profile matches the role.
Interviews with the hiring manager
With hiring manager and key stakeholders · 1–3 sessions
Meet the hiring manager and possibly other key stakeholders.
Case interview or assessment
Not every role
Included for some roles.
Reference checks
Job offer

SD Worx says it usually responds to applications within a week.

About SD Worx

SD Worx is a European HR and payroll services provider headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The company specializes in payroll administration, HR administration, and related software solutions, operating across multiple European countries with a strong focus on local expertise and compliance. With a workforce of several thousand employees, SD Worx serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large international corporations, and is recognized as a leading player in the European HR services market.

SD Worx has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, where they deliver payroll and HR services to both Spanish and international companies. The company is known for its international and multicultural work environment, actively hiring professionals from across Europe, including roles for SAP SuccessFactors consultants, payroll specialists, and HR operations staff. For international professionals, SD Worx offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, cross-border environment, leveraging their language skills (e.g., German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish) and expertise in various HR and payroll systems, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in the European HR tech sector.

Industry: HR Payroll
Founded: 1945
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Antwerp, Belgium
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

SD Worx actively hires international professionals, with many roles explicitly requiring language skills such as German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, or Danish, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
The company has a strong presence in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona), offering opportunities to work on Spanish payroll projects while being part of a European-wide organization.
Many roles are client-facing and require fluency in a specific European language, so language skills are a key asset for international candidates.
The company offers a multicultural and multilingual work environment, with teams spread across Europe.
SD Worx provides a clear career path in HR and payroll consulting, with opportunities to specialize in SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, and other HR technologies.

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Additional information

SD Worx values diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified candidates, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or life situation.

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