Payroll Country Owner, Sweden

Position: Payroll Country Owner, Sweden

Location: Europe (fully remote)

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Strada Payroll Country Owner, Sweden

Are you a payroll expert who thrives on solving challenges, driving compliance, and shaping world-class solutions? 
Do you enjoy making a real impact through innovation and operational excellence? If so, this role is for you. 

The Strada Payroll Country Owner is a critical subject matter expert and strategic leader responsible for ensuring our Strada Pay solution is compliant, efficient, and meets all regulatory standards for a specific country or group of countries. You will act as a central point of expertise for all things payroll in your region, working closely with Product Development to shape the future of our platform. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the go-to payroll expert for your assigned country (Sweden), with deep knowledge of local legislation, tax laws, and compliance standards. 

• Monitor and assess upcoming regulatory changes by working closely with the Compliance Alerts team, industry associations (e.g., Global Payroll Association), and government updates. 

• Partner with the Product Development team to inform and influence the product roadmap and ensure the country-specific functionality is up to date. 

• Maintain and update country workbooks with new legislative requirements and compliance changes. 

• Analyze existing payroll procedures and recommend improvements to eliminate inefficiencies and minimize manual processes. 

• Drive the evolution of Strada Pay by enhancing product functionality, cost-effectiveness, and user experience tailored to local market needs. 

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within your country for Strada Pay methodology, delivery approach, templates, and standards. 

• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic input to Strada Pay project teams during client deployments, ensuring smooth transitions into operational use. 

• Act as a gatekeeper for client customization requests—balancing innovation with standardization and compliance. 

• Support pre-sales activities by showcasing Strada Pay capabilities to prospective clients, sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices. 

• Collaborate with peers across the Country Owner network to share knowledge and drive alignment globally. 

General requirement 

• 5+ years of experience in Payroll or HR Outsourcing.

• Deep knowledge of payroll processes, regulations, and compliance requirements within Sweden.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights. 

• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset. 

• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and service orientation. 

• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced, global working environment. 

• Able to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

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• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.

• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.

• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.

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