Payroll Specialist (Denmark/Sweden)

Ramboll Switzerland seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage compliant payroll operations for Denmark and Sweden within a global team.

This position serves as the primary subject matter expert for Nordic payroll, ensuring accurate and timely delivery across Denmark and Sweden. As part of a global Payroll & Benefits organization, the specialist acts as the escalation point for complex matters and drives process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Tier 2 payroll support and guidance for the end-to-end cycle in Denmark and Sweden.
• Monitor and interpret changes in local legislation, including taxation, social security, pensions, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, local leadership, and external vendors to resolve complex issues, support audits, and enhance service quality.
• Manage vendor performance, investigate system interfaces, and lead initiatives for automation and process improvement.
• Create and maintain local documentation, knowledge articles, and employee guidance to ensure standardization and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Proven payroll experience with specific practical expertise in Denmark and Sweden.
• Solid understanding of income tax, social security, pension administration, and the impact of collective agreements on payroll.
• Experience collaborating with outsourced payroll providers and supporting compliance, controls, and audit activities.
• Fluent English proficiency with strong communication skills.

Nice to have

• Ability to communicate in Danish and/or Swedish.

What the company offers

• A hybrid work model allowing for remote work several days per week.
• A collaborative, low-hierarchy culture built on openness, trust, and shared responsibility.
• The chance to shape payroll excellence in the Nordic region while contributing to a global operating model.
• Involvement in payroll transformation, automation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Supportive leadership focused on professional development and guided by company principles.
• Exposure to diverse colleagues and projects within a foundation-owned company that values long-term thinking.
• An inclusive environment that respects individuality and supports work-life balance.

About the company

Ramboll operates as a foundation-owned company with a focus on long-term thinking and inspiration across countries and functions. The organization fosters a culture of transparency, trust, and inclusion, particularly within the Danish and Swedish working contexts, where practical collaboration and work-life balance are highly valued.

• Transparency and trust are core values in daily operations.
• Inclusion and practical collaboration are prioritized in team interactions.
• Work-life balance is actively supported by leadership and company policy.
• Low-hierarchy structure encourages shared responsibility and openness.