Senior HR Data & Payroll Transformation Lead

An international organization is entering the next phase of its HR transformation journey following the implementation of a new Oracle-based HRIS platform. The focus is now on optimizing the end-to-end delivery of employee data and payroll services while rolling out a new global payroll solution across multiple countries. We are seeking a senior consultant to lead a global HR Data & Payroll Transformation initiative. The role combines overall program leadership with hands-on management of country-specific payroll implementations, ensuring successful delivery through strong governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and execution. Start: 2026-10-26 End: 2028-01-31 Location: Stockholm, min 2-3 days/week at the office Program Leadership

• Lead the overall HR Data & Payroll Transformation program, including governance, planning, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across HR, Payroll, HRIT, Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Operations.
• Drive program meetings, track actions and dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones.
• Provide clear status updates, escalations, and decision support to senior stakeholders.

Payroll Implementation Leadership

• Lead country-by-country payroll migrations alongside the global payroll provider.
• Own and drive internal implementation plans, ensuring alignment with vendor timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate data migration, validation, testing, parallel payroll runs, cutover activities, and go-live readiness.
• Manage hypercare, business handover, training, and continuous improvement activities post go-live.
• Ensure effective management of vendor transitions and sensitive stakeholder communications throughout the rollout.

Required Experience

• Proven track record leading large-scale HR, payroll, or people-data transformation programs.
• Strong experience managing multi-country payroll implementations or migrations.
• Deep understanding of payroll processes, HRIS ecosystems, and HR/payroll integrations (Oracle experience is highly beneficial).
• Experience working closely with Finance, Accounting, and Payroll teams on payroll governance and reconciliation.
• Strong stakeholder management, program governance, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish
• Experience with global payroll providers and transformation programs in complex international environments.