Specialist, Payroll & Benefits - EMEA

ABOUT POWER FACTORS
Power Factors develops software that accelerates the global energy transition by empowering all renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make the best decisions. Power Factors fights climate change with code.
Power Factors has incorporated its four flagship solutions Drive, Greenbyte, Unity and BluePoint to build an integrated suite of open and smart apps.
Power Factors’ renewable energy software platform is one of the most extensive and widely deployed solutions in the market with over 200 GW of wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage assets managed worldwide.
Learn more at powerfactors.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an opportunity for a skillful, communicative, and detail-oriented Specialist, Payroll & Benefits EMEA with focus on Administration to join our People & Culture (P&C) team based in Gothenburg, Sweden. As a key player in supporting our employees, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless administration of P&C processes throughout the EMEA region.
In this role, you will operate in an international setting, collaborating with employees and stakeholders situated in various locations. As a Specialist, Payroll & Benefits EMEA, your responsibilities will involve overseeing the daily operations of P&C administration in the EMEA region, currently covering Sweden, Spain, France, Germany, Portugal, and the UK. This includes coordinating payroll and other compensation components, benefits, insurances, and engaging in communication with both internal and external parties.
As Specialist, Payroll & Benefits EMEA, your primary goal is to consistently provide high-quality P&C services. Your responsibilities encompass continuous P&C support, along with improvement of existing internal processes and the development of new ones as needed. This is all geared towards enhancing the overall employee experience.
We apply a hybrid work model, allowing for the flexibility of remote work from home alongside regular in-office presence.
If you are a curious and well-organized people person with a can-do attitude, who thrives in a changing environment - this is the place for you.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordination of accurate and timely payroll and compensation processing, in collaboration with local administration and payroll partners.
Administration of benefits, insurance programs and pension plans.
Administration of vacation balances and other timesheet related activities.
Delivering clear and informative communication to employees in your area of expertise, offering continuous, timely and personalized support to address their inquiries.
Ensuring compliance with P&C policies and procedures.
Provide updated information to unions, insurance providers, authorities, and other parties as needed.
Ensure HR systems are regularly updated with relevant employee information.
Coordination of activities related to Systematic Work Environment Management (SAM) in Sweden and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
Onboarding and offboarding activities for new and departing team members.
Continuously improve P&C administration processes for added value.
Participate in other cross-functional P&C projects as requested.
Support with duties within the broader scope of administrative responsibilities.


WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
For this role, we are seeking an individual with a well-rounded skill set. Key attributes we value include high attention to detail and a customer-focused orientation. A collaborative mindset, combined with analytical acumen, will be great assets to succeed in this role.
To excel, you need to have initiative and solid problem-solving skills and mindset. Further, you are an excellent communicator, with a knack for people and processes.
We believe you enjoy learning new things and have a low level of prestige. Also, you enjoy working in a dynamic organization and are comfortable interacting with various stakeholders. You are used to manage deadlines to meet objectives and commitments and work well both independently and as a part of a team.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or in a related field
Minimum 5 years of HR related work experience
Proven experience in HR administration, payroll, and benefits coordination
Experience working in an international organization
Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms are valued
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written English and Swedish
Knowledge in Spanish and/or German is considered an asset


LIFE @ POWER FACTORS
We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry, taking advantage of rapidly evolving technologies. We are a collective of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. Our team is made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

WHY JOIN US
A humble cause with a clear purpose– you will help us fight climate change with </code> every day at work. We aim to be environmentally conscious in all aspects of our operations.
Work with passionate experts and top-talents in your field– we are proud of our highly skilled crowd and the savviness each of us brings to the team.
Friendly and uplifting atmosphere– we believe kindness and respectfulness is core for our culture. A friendly smile or a helping hand is never far away.
Flexible hours and workplace – it is the result that counts, not when or where. Our hybrid/remote work setup allows everyone to set themselves up for success and create a more sustainable work-life balance.
All the benefits you expect (and more)– besides the basic benefits (adopted to local needs and norms), you will enjoy perks such as 8h of paid volunteering per year and participation in our Corporate Bonus Program (to name a few).


WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.