At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high-voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering center with advanced high-voltage test facilities, modern cable production, and the cable-laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries. NKT—We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.
Job Description:Developing the Quality-Assured and Digital Payroll Processes of the FutureAre you an experienced Payroll Specialist driven by quality, service, and digital development? In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and quality-assured payroll delivery while helping to develop, digitize, and automate our payroll processes. You will become part of a rapidly growing global company where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key priorities. Together, we’re contributing to the green transition by delivering some of the world’s most advanced cable solutions for the energy transition of the future.
Ensure quality and develop the payroll processes of the futureAs a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in our Swedish HR team. Together with your colleagues, you’ll be responsible for payroll processing for approximately 2,500 employees across multiple locations in Sweden. The role combines operational payroll work with the development of work methods, system support, and integrated processes.
You’ll work closely with managers, employees, and colleagues in HR and finance. Through expert support, thorough checks, and a clear focus on improvement, you’ll contribute to efficient, legally compliant, and sustainable processes.
Your main responsibilities include:• Managing and ensuring the quality of the payroll process from data entry to payment• Ensuring compliance with laws, collective bargaining agreements, and internal guidelines• Provide expert support and guidance on payroll and system issues• Conduct checks, reconciliations, analyses, and reporting• Contribute to system development, integrations, digitization, and automation
You will report to the Payroll Manager Sweden and be based at one of our locations in Karlskrona, Falun, Alingsås, Västerås, or Malmö. To foster close collaboration and understand the business’s needs, some travel within Sweden is required.
Meticulous and service-oriented payroll specialist with a drive for developmentYou are organized, analytical, and meticulous, with a genuine interest in payroll, systems, and process development. You take responsibility for your work and feel comfortable working independently, while also valuing close collaboration with others. With a natural service-oriented mindset, you build trusting relationships and communicate easily with various audiences. You’re curious about new ways of working and see opportunities to simplify and streamline processes. A fast-paced, ever-changing environment motivates you, and you’re eager to contribute ideas, knowledge, and solutions that strengthen both the team’s and the organization’s results.
To succeed in this role, you have:• Experience independently managing all or major parts of the payroll process• Solid knowledge of Swedish labor law, collective bargaining agreements, and tax regulations• A solid understanding of payroll systems and integrated system environments• A strong interest in digitalization and process optimization• The ability to communicate fluently in Swedish and English
Experience with Agda and/or SuccessFactors is a plus.
Contribute to the green transition NKT strives to create an open and inclusive workplace where people with diverse backgrounds can grow, thrive, and contribute to their full potential. We are convinced that diversity contributes to sustainable results and that an inclusive and welcoming work environment makes us a better workplace for everyone. At NKT, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your specialized expertise in an international environment and be part of a collaborative team with a strong culture of knowledge sharing. This role gives you the freedom to influence work processes, develop system support, and contribute to improvement projects. You’ll combine operational responsibility with digital development while growing alongside a global organization that’s contributing to the green transition.
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We review applications on an ongoing basis, but we recommend that you submit your application no later than November 15, 2026.
A criminal background check and alcohol and drug testing are part of our recruitment process.