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Are you driven by delivering accurate payroll and at the same time contributing to the development of future payroll processes? Do you thrive in a dynamic and solution-oriented environment where you can combine independence, responsibility, and the opportunity to make an impact? CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is now looking for an engaged Payroll Specialist who, like your colleagues in the HR and payroll team, wants to contribute to the development of the business.

CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate and investment firm. The Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) division delivers integrated services in property management, project management, and consulting. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible, together with a payroll colleague, for approximately 750 payrolls in Sweden and Finland. Here, you will have a central role with great responsibility, the freedom to influence, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with global clients and exciting challenges.

As a Payroll Specialist at CBRE GWS, you will be part of a close-knit HR and payroll team consisting of five people, two of whom are in payroll. Together, you will work to support the organization in the growth journey that CBRE GWS is on, which involves continuous improvement of processes and solutions, alongside high quality and availability.

About the role As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the entire payroll process, ensuring that all employees receive correct pay on time. You will work closely with both managers and employees, serving as a professional support in matters related to payroll, pensions, and benefits. The role also involves ongoing contact with authorities and external partners.

Your responsibilities and tasks include, among others:

• Independent responsibility for payroll management in Sweden and Finland

• Management of payroll for both salaried employees and hourly workers under six different collective agreements

• Payroll administration in Agda PS

• Support and advice to the business on payroll-related issues

• Administration of pensions and benefits

• Reporting and reconciliations

• Contacts with authorities and insurance companies

• Drive development and efficiency of payroll processes and systems

We are looking for someone who:

• Has several years of experience in independent payroll management for both salaried employees and hourly workers

• Is accustomed to interpreting and applying various collective agreements (for both salaried employees and hourly workers)

• Has experience with pensions and benefits

• Has a post-secondary education in payroll, HR, or economics

• Has good knowledge of Agda or other payroll systems as well as Excel

• Speaks and writes Swedish and English fluently

• Is structured, self-driven, and enjoys a role with significant responsibility

• Is solution-oriented, collaborative, and contributes to the whole

• Has drive and curiosity to improve processes and contribute to development

We offer At CBRE, we offer a developing workplace with engaged colleagues, freedom under responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to the further development of our payroll processes. We have a nice office in central Stockholm City.

With us, you will have a varied role where you are an important part of building an even stronger HR team.

Application and other information The position is a permanent employment with an initial probationary period of six months. We would like you to start on April 1, 2026, as Hans, our highly appreciated Payroll Specialist who is retiring, will first secure your onboarding.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, but no later than February 1, 2026.

If you have questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Katarina Söderstedt, at [email protected]. If you have questions about the application process, please contact recruitment consultant Cecilia Strååt at Jurek Recruitment & Consulting, [email protected]

About CBRE CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate and investment firm. At CBRE, our passion is to deliver market-leading real estate-related services that contribute to our clients' success! CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) in Sweden is a business area with approximately 650 employees delivering integrated services in property management, project management, and consulting.