Experienced Payroll Advisor in HR Transformations

With more than 3,000 employees in Denmark, Deloitte is part of a globally leading professional services firm. We deliver tailored solutions across Transformations, Technology, Financial Advisory Services, Enterprise Risk Services, Tax, and Audit.

You will join Deloitte’s evolving HR Strategy & Technology (HRST) practice, where we are seeking a Manager or Senior Manager (level to be assessed based on experience and profile) to lead and expand our payroll advisory services. This role goes beyond delivery — it involves building a practice, developing talent, and creating market-leading solutions that address the changing payroll landscape.
You will collaborate with high-performing colleagues in a dynamic, fast-growing team and work with clients across Denmark, the Nordics, and globally. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep payroll expertise, strategic consulting, and entrepreneurial leadership to create lasting impact for both clients and Deloitte.

Success in this role requires a thorough understanding of payroll advisory, strong leadership in project execution, and the ability to build long-term client relationships based on trust and value creation. By delivering impactful solutions and driving meaningful business outcomes, you will help position Deloitte as the premier partner for payroll transformation.

What work will you be doing?

This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll transformation experience, consulting skills, and a passion for building something new. You will work with high-impact clients, shape future-ready payroll strategies, and be part of a dynamic, growing team.

In this role, you will make an impact by:

• Leading payroll transformation initiatives that deliver meaningful, lasting change by ensuring payroll systems are efficient and compliant.
• Defining and growing Deloitte HRST’s payroll advisory offering, shaping it from within to support expansion and enhancement.
• Collaborating within a diverse and energetic team experienced in large-scale end-to-end HR transformations, from strategy to digital advisory and implementation.
• Embracing a steep learning curve with significant growth potential, combining strategic thinking, project delivery, and leadership development.
• Enjoying flexibility and trust to shape your approach and make impactful decisions alongside the HR Transformation Senior Leadership Team.

Who we are looking for?

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a blend of deep payroll knowledge, consulting experience, and a builder’s mindset. We seek individuals motivated by the opportunity to grow a capability area within a broader transformation business.

You have the following skills and experience:

1. Payroll Expertise

• 4-6+ years of experience with payroll operating models from both business and technology perspectives.
• Experience engaging with both strategic and operational payroll aspects.
• Proven track record in delivering or advising on payroll transformation programmes (e.g. operating model redesign, systems implementation, vendor transitions).
• Experience working with payroll vendors (technical providers, ICPs) and managing RFP/RFI processes.
• Knowledge of compliance, regulation, and international payroll considerations (e.g. time & absence rules).
• Awareness of international payroll systems and their operational impacts.

2. Consulting Skills

• Solid consulting and advisory experience e.g. in HR, finance, or technology consulting.
• Ability to shape projects collaboratively with clients, incl. scoping, estimating and commercials considerations.
• Defining the project model between client / vendor and consulting firm.
• Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving approach.
• Clear and confident communication skills; able to distill complexity into actionable insights.
• Comfortable managing senior stakeholders and presenting to executive audiences.
• Experience working across functional areas and geographies.

3. Practice & Team Building

• A proactive mindset and passion for building something new within an established practice.
• Experience developing thought leadership, tools, or go-to-market materials.
• Desire to grow Deloitte’s market presence in payroll advisory and contribute to business development.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior team members by creating followership.
   

Even if you do not see yourself in all the bullets above, we encourage you to apply if you believe your skills can contribute to our team’s success.

Do you want to be part of our team?

Click the "I am interested" button above if you are ready to join our team.

Send your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter (no more than 200 words), please describe your motivation and answer these following questions:

1. Can you describe a payroll transformation project you led end-to-end, including how you assessed the current state and defined the target operating model?
2. What key factors do you consider when advising a client on outsourcing vs. insourcing payroll, and how do you approach vendor selection?

We process applications and arrange interviews continually, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. 

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Please do not hesitate to contact Martine Fjær, Consultant at [email protected] if you have any questions about the position.

We encourage all candidates to apply for the position regardless of, e.g., age, gender (gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.

By applying for this job, you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We have designed these standards to provide a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally.

We look forward to connecting with you!

In Deloitte, you will find passionate, caring people who are curious by nature and striving to evolve. We value our different skills, perspectives and experiences and foster an environment where innovative powers thrive. To us, success is the feeling that the work we are doing will outlast us. The impact we make is not about what we achieve as individuals, but how we enable those around us to be their very best. From professional development to leadership opportunities, we empower our people to be extraordinary by playing to their strengths – because that is how we can make a difference.

In Deloitte, you will find passionate, caring people who are curious by nature and striving to evolve. We value our different skills, perspectives and experiences and foster an environment where innovative powers thrive. To us, success is the feeling that the work we are doing will outlast us. The impact we make is not about what we achieve as individuals, but how we enable those around us to be their very best. From professional development to leadership opportunities, we empower our people to be extraordinary by playing to their strengths – because that is how we can make a difference.