Payroll Operations Specialist

About the role

Join the People team in Copenhagen as the trusted expert for payroll and time‑management operations at Satair. You will ensure accurate monthly payroll processing, manage time‑registration tools, and support the employee lifecycle across HR IT systems.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the sole focal point for all payroll and time‑management tasks, coordinating monthly inputs to the third‑party payroll provider.
• Administer daily operations of the time‑registration tool and oversee on‑ and off‑boarding in HR IT systems.
• Handle local HR procurement duties, including creating purchase orders, managing vendors in SAP and approving invoices.
• Liaise with external providers on international mobility, visa and work‑permit matters, and support recruitment administration.
• Contribute to process‑improvement initiatives and provide ad‑hoc support to employees, managers and HR colleagues.

Required profile

• Educational background in HR or general administration with experience in complex payroll workflows.
• Strong knowledge of Danish payroll legislation, tax requirements and working‑time directives.
• Fluent in English; Danish language skills are a plus.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and comfortable challenging the status‑quo.

Required skills

• Expertise in Danish payroll preparation and compliance.
• Experience working with an external payroll provider (e.g., Azets).
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP for HR procurement processes.
• Understanding of data‑privacy and data‑protection principles.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a short‑term incentive bonus.
• Hybrid working model, flexible hours and 29 days of holiday plus senior/flex days.
• Personal development plans, extensive learning portfolio and internal mobility opportunities.
• Health insurance and an in‑house canteen with healthy options.