Payroll Specialist at Stena Line

Are you a meticulous and responsible person who enjoys working in a dynamic environment? We are looking for a curious and systems-oriented payroll specialist who wants to be part of our team and support both managers and employees at sea!

As a payroll specialist at Stena Line, you will work independently with the payroll process but will also be an important part of our team. You are responsible for ensuring that payroll processes are handled correctly and in accordance with laws, agreements, and internal guidelines. Additionally, you will act as an employer representative towards authorities and keep yourself updated on changes in collective agreements and legislation.

Your main responsibilities:

• Management of monthly payroll runs and payments
• Payroll adjustments and handling of sick leave
• Contact with authorities such as the Social Insurance Agency, Enforcement Authority, AFA
• Annual reporting and year-end reconciliation
• Monthly reconciliation of payroll-related accounts
• Contact with managers and employees regarding payroll-related questions
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements and legal requirements
• Handling questions related to time reporting and expenses
• Stay updated on changes occurring centrally and locally in our collective agreements
• Stay updated on applicable legislation and upcoming changes

What we can offer you

As an employee at Stena Line Sweden, you also have access to our benefits, which include discounted travel, wellness grants, various training offers, access to our benefits portal, and more!

We offer a hybrid solution between working in the office and remotely, as we believe this will create the best opportunity for us to be creative, productive, and find a balance between work and personal life.

Who are you?

At Stena Line, your personality is just as important as your skills. Regardless of your role with us, welcoming, caring, and reliable behaviors guide you in your daily work and the challenges you may face.

We believe you are meticulous and structured, with analytical skills and an eye for detail. You work solution-oriented, see the big picture, and identify improvement opportunities. With your service-oriented and communicative approach, you can clearly explain payroll-related issues and provide support to managers and employees.

You take responsibility, work independently, and ensure deadlines are met. At the same time, you are flexible and adaptable, with a positive attitude towards changes and new challenges.

Your must-haves:

• Post-secondary education or degree in payroll administration, HR, or equivalent work experience
• Solid experience in independently managing the entire payroll process - from start to finish
• Experience with payroll management systems and integrations with time reporting, expenses, and HR systems
• Good knowledge and experience of labor law as well as the ability to interpret and understand various collective agreements. Experience with collective agreements in shipping is an advantage.
• Good analytical skills and a holistic view of payroll administration
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Experience with CrewSF is an advantage

Interested?

The position is a permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period, based at our headquarters in Gothenburg. You are welcome to submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than April 13, 2025. Recruitment is ongoing, so do not wait to apply. We have collective agreements with, among others, Unionen, which you can contact for more information.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Malin Starmark, Payroll Manager, at Malin.Starmark@stenaline.com, or if you have questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Hanna Gustavsson, Talent Acquisition Partner, at Hanna.Gustavsson@stenaline.com

We kindly ask for no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of additional job advertisements.

About Stena Line

As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s largest route network and focuses on the transport of both passengers and freight. We already have over 6,100 employees across Scandinavia, the UK, and the Baltic, and it is together that we create our success. The journey begins with us!

At Stena Line, we have a vision that everything is interconnected. By bringing together people and goods, we enable growth for both businesses and society. We are currently on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, which develops our operations and creates value for our customers.

Working at Stena Line is synonymous with a safe workplace and a good balance between work and leisure. For us, it is important that we work to maintain and develop a working environment that is sustainable, free from harassment, and provides equal opportunities for all. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.