Global Payroll Manager
LeoVegas is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager based in Stockholm to develop and implement the global payroll strategy across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Malta, Colombia, Poland, the UK, Gibraltar, and the USA. This is both a strategic and hands-on operational leadership role.
The successful candidate will develop a professional global payroll function, create the operating model, strengthen governance and controls, and ensure payroll is scalable, compliant and aligned with HR and Finance in a large global company. Alongside developing and implementing the global payroll strategy, the role will provide hands-on operational oversight of payroll delivery across all countries in scope, including direct payroll delivery for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
The role will also review payroll vendors, oversee HR Payroll Coordinators, own global payroll reporting and data governance, and deliver accurate, compliant, and insight-led payroll across a complex international environment.
- Lead timely, compliant end-to-end payroll across 12 countries, maintaining hands-on delivery for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
- Establish a standardised global operating model with clear payroll calendars, approval workflows, documentation, and senior escalation protocols.
- Design and embed a robust payroll assurance framework covering variance analysis, data reconciliations, exception reporting, and control testing.
- Ensure strict compliance with local tax, pension, and statutory laws, monitor regulatory changes, and lead all payroll audits and year-end processes.
- Own international vendor performance, managing service level agreements, compliance obligations, issue resolution, and operational handoffs with HR and Finance.
- Maintain the global payroll data dictionary ensuring consistency and system integrations across HR, finance, and vendor platforms to safeguard data quality.
- Own global reporting on payroll costs, headcount, and FTEs to drive variance analysis, budgeting, and workforce planning for senior leadership.
- Modernise and scale the global payroll function by harmonising cross-border workflows, driving automation, and supporting vendor or system transitions.
- Significant experience of complex, multi-country payroll functions in a global matrix organisation. (required)
- Proven track record of designing global operating models, establishing controls, documenting workflows, and driving continuous improvement. (required)
- Deep technical expertise in payroll assurance, statutory tax, pensions, social security, and audit readiness across multiple countries. (required)
- Strong experience managing international payroll vendors, enforcing service level agreements, resolving escalations, and ensuring compliant delivery. (required)
- Ability to build credibility and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership. (required)
- Advanced capability in managing global payroll data dictionaries, pay codes, payroll cost reporting, variance analysis, and FTE/headcount dashboards. (required)
- Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience utilising HRIS and payroll platforms to align processes between HR and Finance. (required)
- High level of confidentiality and attention to detail, with the confidence to rigorously challenge vendor outputs and control weaknesses. (required)
- Experience with payroll transformation, vendor transitions, or payroll system integration. (nice-to-have)
- Experience of global mobility, international assignments, shadow payrolls and compliance requirements. (nice-to-have)
- Knowledge of GDPR and international payroll data privacy requirements. (nice-to-have)
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar dashboarding tools. (nice-to-have)
- Hybrid work policy
- 4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply)
- 30 annual vacation days
- Occupational Pension
- 5,000 SEK wellness contribution annually
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Possibility to enrol in a private health care insurance for both you and your partner
- 1,500 SEK equipment allowance
- Benify - benefits portal with many offers and discounts
LeoVegas Group is a Swedish mobile-first iGaming company founded in 2011, headquartered in Stockholm with its main operational hub in Sliema, Malta. A pioneer of mobile casino, it operates online casino and sportsbook products across regulated markets through brands including LeoVegas, BetUK, Expekt, Pink Casino and GoGo Casino. In 2022 the group was acquired by MGM Resorts International and now serves as MGM's international online-gaming arm, having previously been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.