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Do you want to gain valuable experience in payroll administration this summer while becoming part of an engaged and helpful team? Then this might be the right opportunity for you.

At Linköping University, our employees are our most important asset. Together, we contribute to education, research, and societal development – and now we are looking for a payroll administrator who wants to contribute during the summer.

We offer a full-time summer temporary position during the period of June–August. For the right person, there is a possibility of continued work in the form of hourly employment as needed during the autumn.

About the job

As a summer temporary employee, you will have a rewarding role where you work within selected parts of the monthly payroll process. You will gain a good insight into how payroll administration works in a larger organization and become an important part of the daily operations.

Your tasks will include, among other things:

• Processing of expenses and travel accounts
• Issuing of certificates
• Support to colleagues as needed

You will work in modern systems and have the opportunity to develop your understanding of how pay, contracts, and systems connect in practice.

About you

We are looking for someone who thrives in a role where you take responsibility, work in a structured manner, and provide service to others. You are meticulous in your work, curious, and have a desire to learn and develop in your role.

We are looking for someone who:

• Studies to become a payroll specialist or has equivalent education
• Has good system familiarity
• Expresses themselves well in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing

Advantageous:

• Experience with HR or payroll systems

Your workplace

You will become part of the Payroll Unit within the HR Department, where we are a team with good cohesion and a helpful culture. We work together to ensure that the correct pay is paid out on time and that our processes maintain high quality.

Here, you will receive support from experienced colleagues and a good introduction, so that you can quickly get started in the work.

About the employment

Full-time employment in the form of a summer temporary position during the period of June–August. We expect you to be able to work most of the summer period.

After the summer, there is a possibility of hourly employment (intermittent needs-based employment) as needed during the autumn.

Start date by agreement, preferably as soon as possible.

Salary and benefits

Linköping University applies individual salary setting.

Read more about benefits for employees https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner).

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande).

Application

Welcome to submit your application with CV and cover letter by June 21, 2026. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the last application date will not be considered.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, as this enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is obvious to safeguard everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work with equal conditions (https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/).

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We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.