Payroll Specialist
hmgroup
Payroll Specialist
hmgroup· H&M
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Payroll Specialist, you will play an important role in securing accurate and compliant payroll delivery for our colleagues in Sweden. You will work across payroll, accounting, process optimisation and reporting, ensuring that processes are handled with quality, care and in line with Swedish legislation, collective agreements and H&M Group standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processes, master data and employee files with accuracy and care.
- Ensure payroll activities follow Swedish legislation, collective agreements and internal routines.
- Complete month-end activities including bank file submissions, accounting files and AGI processing.
- Handle payroll calculations, corrections, reporting, incidents and escalations.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, compliance and colleague experience.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will be part of People Services and work closely with HR teams, Rewards, Finance and subject matter experts to resolve complex cases, support smooth payroll operations and strengthen the colleague experience.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
- Practical experience and relevant education within payroll, HR or a similar field.
- Good understanding of Swedish payroll, local collective agreements and relevant legislation.
- Strong communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and verbal.
- Experience from pensions, benefits, external authority reporting and payroll-related administration.
And people who are…
- Analytical, structured and detail-oriented.
- Service-minded, solution-oriented and comfortable handling complex cases with empathy.
- Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and take initiative.
- Curious about improving ways of working and using tools or automation to create better quality and efficiency.
It is meriting if you have experience from international assignees, net-to-gross calculations, SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, HRM payroll systems, Office 365, large matrix organisations or process improvement through automation and AI tools.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
An example of our benefits:
- 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).
- H&M Incentive Program – HIP. Learn more about the program here.
- With a presence in markets around the world, we offer extensive career development and international mobility.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your CV in English as soon as possible. We review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
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Is the salary disclosed for the Payroll Specialist position at hmgroup?
The salary for this Payroll Specialist role at hmgroup is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Payroll Specialist position at hmgroup located?
This Payroll Specialist role at hmgroup is based in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Payroll Specialist role at hmgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Payroll Specialist role in the H&M department at hmgroup.
Which team or department does the Payroll Specialist at hmgroup belong to?
This Payroll Specialist position is part of the H&M department at hmgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Payroll Specialist job at hmgroup posted?
This Payroll Specialist position at hmgroup was posted on Oct 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Payroll Specialist
hmgroup
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