Payroll Consultant

WHO WE ARE At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide. Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like. Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers. If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays. Key Responsibilities 1. Operations This is a consultant role for a duration of 6-9 months. Partner with people team and other relevant teams in the organisation to ensure that payroll related documentation is up to date and accurate. Ensure accurate and timely payroll end-to-end execution of the in-house Swedish payroll, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation; managing the payment process, preparation of payslips, reporting to the tax authority and ensuring compliance with labour and local tax regulation. Liaison with the external provider of other European Payrolls, ensuring that information is transferred accurately and timely to enable them to execute the end-to-end payroll, and review the end report to ensure that all changes have been appropriately reflected, the report is approved on time and payment is transferred. Payroll Compliance & Controls: Oversee statutory filings, tax payments, social security contributions, and year-end reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to local laws and audit standards. Payroll Accounting & Reconciliations: Direct payroll-related journal entries and ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of payroll accounts, including funding, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations to the general ledger. Employee Benefits & Expense Coordination: Ensure appropriate payroll treatment of benefits and expenses where relevant, maintaining compliance with company policies and reporting standards. 3. Track and Optimise KPIs Utilize system data and reporting to track key payroll operational metrics (KPIs). Drive continuous improvement in accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and operational efficiency.