HR Specialist - Payroll & Systems

At Ascom, we bring data to life. We are a global solutions provider focused on healthcare ICT and mobile workflow solutions. Our purpose is to close digital information gaps, enabling better decision-making – anytime and anywhere. With operations in over 20 countries and headquarters in Switzerland, you will be part of an international environment where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are key to our success. About the Role We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist – Payroll & Systems, to join our team in Gothenburg, supporting the Nordic region. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert within payroll and HR systems, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient payroll delivery across the Nordics. As Ascom works with an external payroll provider, you will not execute payroll directly. Instead, you will own governance, data quality, and vendor collaboration, while driving improvements in systems, processes, and integrations. This is a key role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of HR, payroll, systems, and data. Key Responsibilities

Own and maintain governance of Nordic payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance

Manage and challenge external payroll providers to secure high-quality delivery

Ensure compliance with local legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies

Maintain controls, validations, and reconciliations to ensure data integrity

Own and improve payroll-related data and system landscape

Support integrations between HR, payroll, and Finance systems

Drive automation, digitalisation, and system improvements

Support system changes, implementations, and process standardisation

Develop and maintain payroll reporting and dashboards

Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Translate data into actionable insights for HR and Finance stakeholders

Work closely with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors

Support key HR processes such as salary reviews, audits, and reporting

Act as a trusted advisor within payroll and HR systems

Your Profile We are looking for someone who combines strong payroll expertise with a clear interest in systems and data. You bring:

Solid experience in payroll within one or more Nordic countries

Experience working with external payroll providers (preferably in an international environment)

Strong understanding of Nordic payroll legislation and compliance requirements

High technical capability, including HRIS, payroll systems, and data flows

Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting and/or BI tools

Fluency in English; a Nordic language is a strong advantage

Who You Are

Structured, detail-oriented, and accountable

Comfortable working with data, systems, and complexity

Proactive with a strong improvement mindset

Collaborative and able to build trust across functions and geographies

Professional and confident in handling sensitive information

Why Join Us? At Ascom, you will:

Work in a global and dynamic environment with strong collaboration across countries

Have the opportunity to shape and improve payroll and system processes in the Nordics

Be part of an HR team focused on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Contribute to solutions that ultimately impact healthcare and patient outcomes

Apply today and be part of our journey to bring data to life.