Do you thrive in a role where accuracy, service, and people are at the center of everything you do? At Essity, we are committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. Home to trusted brands such as TENA, Libero, Libresse, Tork, Sorbact, and JOBST, we are a global company driven by innovation, collaboration, and a desire to make a meaningful difference every day. We are looking for a structured and service-minded Payroll & HR Administrator to join our team in Mölndal. This is a fixed-term position for 11 months. In this role, you will support payroll and HR administration processes, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of services to employees and managers. About the Role As a Payroll & HR Administrator, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth delivery of payroll and HR administration services across the organization. Working in a dynamic international environment, you will support key employee processes and contribute to a positive employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational excellence with a strong service mindset and wants to develop within payroll and HR administration. You will report to the HR Services Manager Nordic & Baltics. Key
Responsibilities
Manage payroll administration activities and support payroll processes Handle various HR administrative tasks throughout the employee lifecycle Maintain employee data and documentation in relevant HR systems Support managers and employees with payroll and HR-related inquiries Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations Collaborate with internal stakeholders to continuously improve administrative processes Who You Are You are a structured and service-oriented person who enjoys working with administration, details, and delivering high-quality support. You have a proactive mindset, take ownership of your tasks, and build positive relationships through clear communication and collaboration. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, have a strong sense of accuracy, and enjoy contributing to efficient and reliable processes.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we believe you have:
Education
in payroll administration, payroll management, HR administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. An interest in payroll and HR processes and a desire to develop your expertise within these areas Strong administrative skills and attention to detail Good digital and system skills, with the ability to work effectively with various tools and processes Good communication skills and the ability to provide professional support to employees and managers Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both written and spoken
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
working with Workday
Experience
working with SAP Payroll Application We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how your experience and skills can contribute to our team. We will begin the interview process in August. What We Can Offer You Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us Application End Date: 16 aug. 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity263849 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!