HR Payroll & Operations Advisor, Denmark
Are You The New HR Payroll & Operations Colleague We're Looking For in Denmark?
We are looking for an HR Payroll & Operations Advisor, Denmark, to join our international Human Resources team. You will be based in our Copenhagen head office, ensuring quality payroll servicing, and employment law administration.
Who are we?
The RiskPoint Group is a global Managing General Underwriter (MGU) providing best-in-class insurance solutions backed by the insurance companies we represent.
We are an agile company with strong cross-border collaboration, leveraging our extensive, international expertise.
Our company structure is flat, and we provide great opportunities for every employee to make a difference, take responsibility, enhance their skill set, and grow.
About the team
Our international HR department provides services for 18 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. With a growing number of over 300 employees and new operations on the horizon, we are looking to strengthen and develop our HR department to support the company's continued growth.
Our HR team is working closely with all business and Finance areas, and operates as an internationally decentralized model, representing the diverse and global nature of our company. The role will involve remote work collaboration between team members, regular travel, and proactive communication across geographies.
Our Copenhagen office is home to around 120 employees, encompassing both group functions and local positions focused on the Danish market and local business operations.
About the position
As our new HR Payroll & Operations Advisor, Denmark, you will play a key role in delivering effective and compliant payroll and employment law administration for Denmark and our head office operations. You will support the current company growth strategy and Group company culture.
The key focus areas for this position are critical to the fast-growing environment in which we operate. As such, you will be responsible for several areas, with examples of your responsibilities including:
Payroll Administration
Process end-to-end payroll for employees in the Nordic region, ensuring precise calculation of salaries, taxes, social security contributions, and benefits. This includes accurate and timely handling of pre- and post-payroll administration for wages and additional compensation elements (such as benefits and cash perks) to meet administrative needs and comply with relevant employment laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements.
Obtain a good understanding of international payroll matters as support to the team
Manage the relation & communication with external providers, such as payroll, legal, and tax
Maintain up-to-date records to ensure accurate compensation and legal statements
Prepare the necessary elements for accounting and cash payments
Collaborate with the Finance team to process reconciliation
Assist with the setting up of related processes and formalities for new legal entities and employees
Support the HR Reward team with formalities in local language related to employee benefits and special tax status applications, and tax returns for international payrolls
Draft and maintain all administrative employment documents in accordance with social legislation (e.g. employment contracts, addenda, transfers, and certificates
Maintain up-to-date personnel employment data and prepare regulatory reporting
Administration for:
Time & attendance
GDPR-related administration (e.g. consents, NDA's)
Disability and accident files – both workplace and private
Social security & immigration formalities
Support business managers from a technical employment and legal perspective when dealing with sensitive employee discussions related to performance management and terminations
Regulatory
Actively keep abreast of developments on regulatory matters (legal/tax/payroll) for Denmark and share the information with all stakeholders concerned
Assist with the update of social documentation, including working regulations, contract templates, personnel handbooks, and employment-related policies
Communication & reporting
Contribute to internal HR communications related to payroll and individual employee files (e.g. absenteeism, leave of absence, parental leaves, pay slips, etc.)
Prepare data for employment and payroll audits, and management reporting
Provide quality service advice and information to employees on social and salary matters
Train employees and managers in the use of specific software & tracking processes for time and attendance, holidays, and sick leave, as well as on social law applicable for the region in scope
Projects & HR team support
Contribute to HR projects such as payroll provider changes, HRIS, new payroll & employment set up, legal changes, leave administration, and more
Act as an active back up for your Nordics HR Operations colleague, whose scope covers Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and incidentally for other HR team members on general matters in the event of absence
This position will be based out of our Copenhagen office, covering our Danish operations, allowing for partial remote work and involving regular travel to other countries.
You will directly report to our Group Human Resources Director, with a dotted line to the local Country Manager.
A great match for us
We are looking for a trustworthy team player, able to work independently in a systematic, quality-focused, and extremely organized approach.
This position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining an overall perspective, as well as a strong willingness to learn quickly and handle complex payroll calculations and data with accuracy. You will need to perform effectively under pressure, meet challenging deadlines, and manage demanding projects, all while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. A keen orientation toward figures, and a commitment to data accuracy and quality work are needed, together with proactive follow-through, reliability toward customers, and a readiness to act on commitments are essential.
Given the international scope of the role, dedication and flexibility in working hours are required. The complexity of our business and the need for fast response times call for persistence and initiative. As you will be accountable for payroll matters, your presence during payroll periods each month is critical to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of results.
We hope you have:
Skills equivalent to a bachelor's degree, or 8-10 years relevant working experience specifically in payroll and employment law matters
In-depth knowledge of social security, tax, and social legislation for Denmark
Familiarity with global mobility concepts, including expatriate taxation and cross-border employment
Impeccable ability to deal with confidentiality, highest integrity, and ethical standards
Maturity and personal understanding to deal with people and compensation matters in a neutral and impartial way
Proficiency in relevant IT tools such as payroll systems, HRIS systems, and advanced Office 365
Previous experience with project management
Understanding of, or interest in, the insurance business, as well as other related HR domains such as employee benefits
Demonstration of keeping abreast with new regulatory changes and best practices in the field
Full written and oral proficiency in both English and Danish
A good understanding of Swedish and Norwegian for the ability to draft legal documentation in those languages. Finnish is a nice to have.
The most important attribute is your attitude and dedication to the job and to feel at home in an informal, entrepreneurial company culture where tools, structures, and processes are still under construction.
Please note that all international candidates must have valid residency and work permits for Denmark in place before applying.
Interested in the position?
We are looking forward to receiving your English CV and cover letter. Please use the application form below.
All applications will be managed by Randstad representative Steffen Paaske Christensen, .
We hope to see your application by December 31,****.
The RiskPoint Group is one of Europe's largest Managing General Underwriters (MGUs), providing best in class insurance solutions to businesses and their advisors globally. The RiskPoint Group operates as RiskPoint in Europe and Asia and RP Underwriting in the rest of the world.
With 275+ employees and 16 locations in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, the RiskPoint Group employs expert underwriting and specialized, in-house claims teams within Accident & Health, Transactional Risk, Property & Construction, Renewable Energy, Offshore Upstream, and Liabilities, including Financial Lines, Cyber, and Casualty.
The RiskPoint Group is a Coverholder with Lloyd's of London and is backed by a strong panel of well-reputed insurance companies. The RiskPoint Group core values are: trust, openness & honesty, respect & tolerance, drive & dedication as well as being part of a winning team in a competitive environment.
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