Lead - Payroll & Compliance

Do you want to be part of an international company where precision, compliance, and employee service go hand in hand? For our People, Branding & Sustainability team, we are looking for a Lead - Payroll & Compliance for our location at KK Group in Hammel.

In this role, you will be an important, trusted partner for employees, managers, and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate payroll administration, high-quality payroll processes, and compliance with labor legislation and internal policies. You will play a key role in managing working time, absences, reporting, and coordination with external payroll vendors, while also contributing to the development and optimization of processes and systems.

If you thrive in a role with responsibility, structure, and close collaboration across the organization, this could be the next step in your career.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of input data for payroll processing, including absence, working hours, and other payroll-related information

Working closely with external payroll providers and supporting effective coordination of payroll activities

Handling People-related tasks within your area of responsibility

Providing professional support and guidance to employees and managers on payroll and compliance matters

Handling absence-related tasks and communicating relevant information to employees and managers

Administering payroll and employee benefit matters related to employee absence

Supporting tax and insurance settlements in collaboration with external providers

Preparing reports, payroll data, and analyses

Advising business leaders on employment law and payroll-related matters within your area of expertise

Providing guidance in connection with the preparation of contracts, addendums etc.

Supporting internal and external audits

Contributing to the implementation of new payroll systems e.g. HR systems and software.

Supporting the implementation of new employee benefits in payroll processes

Participating in projects related to payroll, compliance, and the continued development of the function

Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, data quality, and employee service

Don’t meet all the requirements? No worries – if you are passionate about payroll and compliance, enjoy a collaborative environment, and embrace a culture of continuous learning and development, we would still love to hear from you.

Your Profile

You have several years of experience in a similar role within payroll, compliance, or HR administration

You can communicate fluently in Danish and English

You have experience working with payroll in a manufacturing environment and understand the specific requirements associated with this type of organization

You have solid knowledge of Danish employment law and social security regulations

You have hands-on experience with time registration, absence management, and payroll processes

You work in a structured and detail-oriented manner, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality

You are service-minded and motivated by supporting employees and managers

You have strong communication and collaboration skills and are comfortable working with stakeholders across the organization

You are confident working with payroll data, reporting, and analyses

You have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel

You have a relevant educational background in employment law, economics, finance, payroll, or a related field

Experience with D365, including the Time & Attendance and HR modules, will be considered an advantage

You have valid driver’s license

Location

The position is based at KK Group’s location in Hammel.

How to Apply

If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and motivated by making an impact in a growing international organization, please send your CV and apply today. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

For further information regarding the position, please contact: Camilla Sjølund Sørensen at casor@kkgroup.com

About KK Group

With more than 40 years of experience, KK Group is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. Our capabilities range from developing state-of-the-art technologies and high-quality lean manufacturing to flexible aftermarket services. KK Group is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Møller.

We are a global and diverse team of more than 3,700 employees working together to deliver products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy.

At KK Group, our culture and DNA are built on a strong can-do attitude and a focus on innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all. Our commitment is to build a culture centered around health, safety, wellbeing, and strong collaboration.