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Payroll Country Owner
Location
Finland
Posted
131 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Payroll Country Owner
Strada
• Serve as the go-to payroll expert for your assigned country (Finland), 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.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Payroll or HR Outsourcing.
- Deep knowledge of payroll processes, regulations, and compliance requirements within Finland.
- 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.
Benefits
- health coverage
- wellbeing programs
- paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
- retirement plans
- learning opportunities
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