SAP Payroll Country Lead
At SD Worx, we are looking for ambitious people to join our team. With us, you get the chance to showcase your talents and grow like never before! Ready, set, apply!
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Join Our Team: Shape the Future with SAP MPS and BPO at SD Worx! We’re excited to kick off a new chapter at SD Worx! As we grow our SAP MPS (Managed Payroll Services) and BPO capabilities, we’re building a brand-new team and seeking talented individuals at all levels. If you're passionate about Payroll and HR outsourcing and want to be part of an international team delivering innovative solutions, this is your chance to make a real impact. Become a key player in shaping the future of global HR and payroll services. Apply now and join SD Worx on this exciting journey!
As our Payroll Country Lead, you’ll be the go-to expert for payroll processing in your designated country. You’ll lead a team to ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery, aligned with local legislation and contractual Service Level Agreements. Your role spans coordination, compliance, client interaction, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing using SAP SuccessFactors (EC, ECP, PCC).
- Ensure compliance with local payroll and tax laws, and labor practices.
- Lead the payroll team to meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Handle client queries and participate in service reviews.
- Act as the main contact for clients and local authorities.
- Monitor and improve payroll performance and quality.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for country-specific payroll.
- Oversee system testing, configuration changes, and updates.
- Lead onboarding of new clients, including SIT, UAT, and parallel payrolls.
- Maintain payroll documentation and country-specific solutions.
- Support and train Payroll Administrators and Specialists.
- Drive process improvement initiatives and contribute to product development.
- Conduct internal training sessions to upskill teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8–12 years in payroll, preferably in an outsourcing environment.
- Expert in SAP SuccessFactors (EC, ECP, PCC), incl. split and shadow payrolls.
- In-depth knowledge of local payroll legislation and HR practices.
- Strong client management and problem-solving skills.
- Proven leadership and team coordination experience.
- High discretion and ability to work under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Excellent communication in English and fluency in Swedish is a must.
Preferred Skills:
- Payroll certifications (e.g. CPP, PCP) are a plus.
- Experience in fast-paced, improvement-focused environments.
- Familiarity with EC modules (Time, Compensation, Workforce Management).
- Integration knowledge across HRIS, Finance, Benefits, and Time systems.
- Prior experience in shared services or payroll outsourcing models.
What do we have to offer?
- An attractive salary based on your experience and achievement.
- A dynamic work environment
- Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
- Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field our you want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!
From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.
SD Worx lives diversity in the workplace. Diversity provides inspiration and innovation in our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and stage of life.
- Team
- Payroll
- Role
- Large Enterprises (CET)
- Locations
- Sundbyberg
- Remote status
- Hybrid

SAP Payroll Country Lead
At SD Worx, we are looking for ambitious people to join our team. With us, you get the chance to showcase your talents and grow like never before! Ready, set, apply!
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