Project Manager - Global Payroll Provider

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About the job
Alfa Laval is on the journey of a step-wise rolling out of Shared Services within the group.We have today 6 HR Shared Service Centers, spread across the globe, working with HR-related matters and providing the foundation for developing the HR related support for our employees. To support this strategic direction we are implementing a global Time, Attendance and Absence management system across our international matrix organization.
We are now seeking an experienced Global Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new global payroll provider across multiple countries and regions - a collaborative professional who thrives in change and wants to make a real impact across our global HR community.
This business-critical project requires coordination across an international matrix organization, where payroll processes, statutory requirements, employment practices, banking arrangements and technology landscapes vary by country. The Project Manager will work closely with global and local payroll teams, HR, IT, finance, tax, treasury, procurement and external providers to align global objectives with essential local requirements.
You will manage the project from requirements definition and provider selection through design, implementation, country deployment and post-go-live stabilization. Responsibilities will include:
Participate the RFP process and vendor selection process
Coordinating provider selection, due diligence and implementation planning
Establishing project scope, governance, plans and decision-making structures
Liaise with international payroll vendors, internal teams, and regional stakeholders
Managing timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations
Coordinating data migration, system integrations, testing and payroll reconciliation
Planning parallel payroll runs, cutover, contingency measures and stabilization
Ensuring that local compliance and operational requirements are identified and addressed
Managing provider deliverables, issues, escalations and implementation performance
Supporting change management and readiness across global and local teams
Ensuring a controlled handover to the teams responsible for ongoing payroll operations and provider management
Provide post-implementation support and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field
Proven project management experience in complex, multi-country environments
Strong knowledge of payroll processes and their connections to HR, finance and technology
Experience implementing payroll providers or comparable HR technology solutions
Strong vendor and stakeholder-management capabilities
The ability to navigate competing global, regional and local priorities
A structured approach to governance, risk, data, testing, cutover and operational readiness
PMP or similar certification is a plus.
Strong understanding of time & attendance and absence management processes and how these connect to payroll.
Ability to manage projects across multiple countries and cultures, ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
Strong communication and leadership skills; decision-making will be key
Why Join Us?
Work on impactful, global projects
Be part of a diverse, international team
Competitive compensation, benefits and future development opportunities
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape the future of our global HR operations!
For more information, please contact
Haraldur Gudjonsson, Transformation Lead HR Shared Services at Haraldur.Gudjonsson@alfalaval.com
or Frederik Ellegaard, Talent Acquisition Manager at frederik.ellegaard@alfalaval.com
For union information, please contact:
Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, johan.ranhog@alfalaval.com
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, monica.anderberg@alfalaval.com
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, stefan.sandell@alfalaval.com
We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Please send your application no later than October 12th, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, but for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Lund or have an established presence in the area. Business travel in this role is necessary.
As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the pre‑employment process.