Payroll Assistant in Svitzer Europe

Are you a master of numbers, deadlines and making sure people get paid on time? Do you have experience with payroll and salary administration? Do you enjoy a flexible work schedule? Then you may be our new colleague for a Payroll Assistant role in Svitzer Europe.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and structured Payroll Assistant to join a small team with engaged and professional colleagues in our Danish office in Svendborg. You will primarily be responsible for 270 monthly salaried employees both on- and offshore across Europe. The position entails payroll processing, reporting and data management, and you will be reporting directly to the Head of Employee Relations. The position is part-time at approximately 60 %, with the opportunities of a flexible work schedule.

Who we are

Svitzer is a leading global towage and marine services provider listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Doing difficult things in difficult places is our passion and your business is at the heart of what we do. Our 4,000 employees and our fleet of 440 vessels stand ready to meet our customers’ needs for safe and efficient marine solution services, anywhere in the world.

Our office is located in Svendborg Maritime Erhvervspark. We have fun, are dedicated, move fast and believe there needs to be space for a life outside of work. We enjoy knowledge sharing, challenging status quo, coming up with new ideas, and having freedom as an effect of taking responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and processing of payroll for approx. 270 employees (on- and offshore)
• Preparing and executing payments
• Providing financial analyses
• Ensuring that systems are up to date and focus on system optimization
• Communicating with providers
• Assisting employees in questions regarding payroll
• Follow up on sick and maternity leave

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate would match these selection criteria:

• Excellent understanding of accounting and numbers
• Experience in payroll and/or relevant education in e.g. finance, HR or payroll
• Strong abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll issues effectively
• Ability to handle tasks independently and with confidence
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality
• Fluency in Danish and English, both oral and written
• German language knowledge is an advantage, as some contracts are in German
• Proficiency in systems such as OMEGA and D365 is an advantage

We offer

In Svitzer, we have a lean and flat structure where you will interact with Senior Stakeholders weekly. We enjoy leading with care and learning from each other.

We offer a truly international environment with a professional, engaged, ambitious, yet relaxed atmosphere where we value diversity. As mentioned, we welcome flexibility, i.e., working from home as and when needed. Also, we welcome when colleagues proactively seek out opportunities for development by participating in cross-collaboration, a project or other opportunities that may arise. 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, pension scheme as well as health insurance.

Deadline

The deadline is 28. October 2024, but don’t hesitate to apply, as we review applications on an ongoing basis.  

Contact information

If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact Hannah Holst Kragelund, Head of Employee Relations, at +45 93 91 90 55.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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