Payroll Manager with focus on data, tech- and projects.

Om jobbet

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions.

Our values - customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste - are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

Do you want to lead and work with a group of experts within Payroll and work in an environment where technology, quality and business meet? We are now looking for a Payroll Manager with a strong focus on data, digital workflows and projects, who wants to be a key player in the development of Scania's payroll processes

In this position, you bring together your leadership skills and payroll knowledge, using data, integrations, and digital advancements as key tools to build stable, scalable, and future-ready solutions.

We have an exciting journey ahead of us as a service organization where we want to create value for our customers in a digital and modern way.

You will be an important part of Payroll within People Services Sweden and work at the intersection of operations, technology and delivery.

The Role

As a manager for one of our payroll groups, you have both an operational and strategic role with focus on improvement. You work closely with your team and other management colleagues. You act as the link between the payroll process and ITs ecosystem - for example time and travel expense solutions.

You have clear responsibility for ensuring data quality, stable integration and efficient workflows, as well as driving improvements based on analysis, insights and business needs.

What We offer

You will lead an engaged and knowledgeable team where collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement are central. Payroll works closely with the system group, payroll administration, and colleagues in Poland who handle time system support and travel expense administration

You become part of a culture characterized by:

• data-driven decision-making
• continuous development and learning
• strong service orientation
• professional and accessible communication

Scania also offers a flexible work model, including the possibility to work remotely to some extent.

Your Responsibilities

As a Payroll Manager, you lead a team of around 10 employees within Payroll.

You are responsible for activities in the payroll specialist team and ensure that we live up to quality and develop our process and employees.

You drive development across payroll, time and expense management in both short- and long-term perspective, to meet business needs. You are doing this together with both internal and external resources to be able to execute strategic activities.

Your Profile

We are looking for an experienced leader who thrives in a role where you combine leadership and project work that contributes to strategic business opportunities and improvement.

You have:

• 3+ years of experience of managerial positions
• the ability to inspire, guide and empower individuals and teams toward achieving shared goals, while fostering a culture of trust
• can build strong relationships, align interests and ensure clear communication across functions
• a holistic overview of the process flows from pre-systems to payroll, time- / travel management and post-payroll activities.
• have deep understanding of how systems are connected and how the process flows through them when it comes to time- and payroll processes.
• have good knowledge about the Swedish payroll legislation, collective agreement
• experience of leading and contributing to projects related to digitalization, automation and improvements
• excellent communication skills in Swedish and English
• ability to shift perspectives and drive long-term initiatives that align with and the organizations strategic direction.
• understanding of the business context and priorities, and makes informed decisions that support operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
• strong analytics skill

You are a team player with strong service orientation and genuine commitment to your work.

Meritorious:

• experience from work in a Global context

• documented experience leading larger projects
• Experience with payroll and time systems
• experience in implementing systems

About the Team

Payroll is one of five departments within People Services Sweden and consists of 24 employees with broad competence and diverse backgrounds. We have an open and supportive culture where we gladly share knowledge and help each other succeed.

Scania offers

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses for an easy commute to Södertälje.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2026-02-17 Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Kerstin Winberg, Head of Payroll, kerstin.winberg@scania.com

We look forward to your application!

Requisition ID: 22881

Number of Openings: 1.0

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Country/Region: SE

Location(s):
Södertälje, SE, 151 38

Required Travel: 0-25%

Workplace: Hybrid