Payroll Professionel - Maternity cover

The role and impact

To join us on this journey, we are seeking a service-minded Payroll professional to become part of our payroll team, in a temporary maternity cover. 

So, if you are passionate about payroll administration and would like to work towards our common goals in a global company, then you might be our new colleague.

You will primarily work with the daily administrative tasks related to the payroll run for salaried and hourly employees in Denmark. This includes:

• Proactively address employees’ queries and issues related to payroll and ensure they are promptly and correctly resolved. 
• Maintenance of master data (payroll, time, pension schemes, tax data, separations, etc.) 
• Input of shift schedules, vacation quotas, etc. 
• Provisions for accounting related to payroll data (bonus, exemptions, etc.) 
• Reconciliations of payroll accounts/balance accounts between Finance and payroll system 
• E-income 
• Manage leave administration in cooperation with employees (e.g., plan maternity and paternity calendars with employees) 
• Handling of long-term sick employees, including regular dialogue and follow-up with managers and municipalities
• Handling of § 48E taxation 
• Reporting from SAP 
• Ensuring correct payroll run 
•  Drive continuous improvement in the payroll process.

What you’ll bring 

You are a real team player with a genuine passion for people. You are a diligent doer, always striving for providing a great customer experience.   
You enjoy working in a dynamic environment, as you can handle changing focus without losing track. You have a proactive approach to all tasks at hand and show great responsibility and ownership to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

As a person, you have a can-do and solution-oriented attitude. You like to work independently, but also enjoy collaboration and sparring with your colleagues.

You have the desire to challenge status quo, routines, and practices, to constantly improve our processes.

Here are the qualifications we are seeking in our ideal candidate:

• Knowledge of Danish payroll operations and a passion for delivering excellent service experiences
• Proactivity and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels to address and resolve issues
• A structured approach with a focus on quality
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment where no two days are alike
• Experience working with payroll, preferably in a large or medium-sized production company
• Quick learning skills and proficiency in Excel as a natural tool for everyday tasks. Experience with shift work, SAP KMD Nettoløn, and in/out postings is an advantage
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Danish is a prerequisite for this position.

Why join us
At Topsoe, we’re problem solvers. In every role, across every office, you’ll find people passionate about finding the right answers. For over 80 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, always focused on solving some of the world’s biggest challenges together. We believe great results start with collaboration and respect, where every idea is heard and can drive real change. You’ll join a team of dedicated experts, united by a commitment to perfecting our craft and delivering real impact. We don’t just promise change – we make it happen. And with your contributions, we’re shaping a more sustainable future with solutions that truly matter.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees and are committed to maintaining a safe work environment where everyone looks out for each other's health and safety.

Your new team
Join our dynamic payroll team, which is an integral part of our Global HR Operations. We are a close-knit group of 4 employees dedicated to ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. Currently, we utilize SAP KMD Nettoløn for our monthly payroll run, serving a workforce of approximately 1,800 employees in Denmark. This includes 1,200 salaried employees and 600 hourly employees.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of professionals who are committed to developing standardized processes and continuously improving our work methods. Our focus is on meeting daily goals and deadlines while maintaining the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

Your primary workplace will be at our headquarters in Kgs. Lyngby. However, we expect you to be flexible and mobile, as you will occasionally work at our factory in Frederikssund. 

How you can apply

If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your documents in English.

Please contact Payroll Manager, Birgit Falch Skov at +45 6116 0947, if you want to know more about the position.

Application deadline: June 3, 2025

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks and criminal record requests.

To headhunters: Thank you for your interest in our company. However, we would like to inform you that we have a dedicated internal team managing our recruitment process. We kindly request that you refrain from reaching out to us regarding potential candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

About us 
Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.

Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals.

We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.