Payroll Lead

Centrica

Payroll Lead managing payroll for approximately 500 employees in Denmark. Overseeing payroll processes and compliance while providing inputs to a 3rd party payroll provider.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAalborg • 🇩🇰 DenmarkSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a 3rd party payroll bureau covering multiple locations
Collect and register payroll data, resolving errors within payroll calendar timelines
Check and approve all payroll processes managed by Intega and CloudPay, including payslips, gross to net calculations, reporting to tax authorities, and general ledger entries
Liaise with public authorities (fiscal and municipal) and handle applications for sick and maternity pay refunds
Report and transfer wages, keep abreast of new legislation, and update employee information in pension companies
Book and reconcile wages in Business Central and handle employee payroll queries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in Danish payroll accountancy and managing a 3rd party payroll bureau provider
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, especially during busy periods
Ability to improve processes and automate where possible, reducing reliance on manual systems and spreadsheets
Strong numerical skills and a good head for figures
Excellent English skills both written and spoken
Knowledge of Workday, Intega, and CloudPay is an advantage
Good understanding of general accountancy is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
Opportunities for growth
Supportive and collaborative work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Danish payroll accountancypayroll data managementgross to net calculationsreporting to tax authoritiesgeneral ledger entrieswage reconciliationprocess improvementautomationnumerical skillsaccountancy

Soft Skills

task prioritizationdeadline managementprocess improvementstrong numerical skillsexcellent written communicationexcellent spoken communication