Payroll & Time Manager - Nordic Baltic Zone

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Time Manager to lead payroll operations across the Nordic-Baltic zone (7 countries) within a shared services model.

This role is responsible for ensuring compliant, accurate, and efficient payroll & time delivery while driving strategic payroll &time transformation, process standardization, and digital integration in close collaboration with HR, Finance, Digital/IT, and business.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations:


* Lead end-to-end payroll delivery across 7 Nordic-Baltic countries (in-house and managed services)


* Ensure compliance with local legislation, collective agreements, tax, and statutory requirements


* Handle complex cases, audits, escalations, and ensure strong controls and data quality

People Management:


* Lead, coach, and develop a multi-country payroll team


* Set objectives, manage performance, and build a high-performing team culture

Strategic Leadership & Transformation:


* Define payroll & time strategy aligned with HR and business objectives


* Drive automation, harmonization, and continuous improvement initiatives


* Lead payroll/time projects such as system upgrades and vendor transitions

Digital Collaboration & Standardization:


* Partner with Digital/IT to ensure effective integrations across HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and T&A


* Drive standardized, scalable, and compliant payroll/time processes supported by reliable systems

Time & Attendance Management:


* Own the payroll-related Time & Attendance framework across the Nordic-Baltic zone


* Ensure alignment between T&A processes, systems, and payroll requirements


* Improve data quality, automation, and exception handling

Stakeholder Management:


* Act as a trusted partner to HR, Finance, Digital/IT, and the business


* Manage external vendors, authorities, and service providers


* Proactively communicate risks, changes, and improvement opportunities

Required Qualifications & Experience


* Minimum 2+ years of hands-on payroll experience in at least 1 Nordic country


* 3+ years of people management experience


* Experience managing payroll in a shared services model


* Proven project management and transformation experience


* Strong strategic thinking and execution capability


* Solid experience with Nordic (and preferably Baltic) payroll and Time & Attendance environments

Key Skills & Competencies


* Strategic and operational leadership mindset


* Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills


* Process standardization and continuous improvement focus


* Strong digital and systems orientation


* Excellent communication skills in English (Nordic languages an advantage)

What We Offer

At Schneider Electric, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every employee is empowered to thrive.

As part of our team, you can expect:



* Professional Growth: Access to continuous...