Senior Specialist, Payroll and Time

3 weeks ago


Vaasa, Ostrobothnia Region, Finland Wärtsilä Full time

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. Want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Senior Payroll & T&A Specialist with a main responsibility for local payroll and time attendance in Finland.

The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, but Vaasa and Turku are also possible. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Senior Payroll & T&A Specialist, you will have a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing payroll and T&A processes, practices, and data flows. Your responsibilities will include the development and maintenance of payroll and T&A-related processes and data flow to ensure efficiency and accuracy. In the role, you will cooperate and nurture partnerships with stakeholders and outsourced service providers to optimize payroll operations. You will provide expert advice and consultation to the business and HR teams on payroll and T&A matters, ensuring cost-effective practices. You will take care of the collection, review, approval, and delivery of payroll data with precision and attention to detail. You will also act as the expert on the T&A system, ensuring its effective utilization and continuous improvement.

You'll be working as part of the local HR and payroll team with diverse expertise.

Requirements for the position:

  • Strong expertise in payroll processing and process development
  • Several years of experience in payroll and time management, including internal and external payroll, expert, and production organizations
  • In-depth knowledge of employment matters and the interpretation of collective agreements and related legislation (e.g., Working Time Act and vacation legislation)
  • Deep understanding of processes, HR solutions (payroll, T&A, and HR master), and the ability to develop payroll process automation
  • Experience in creating guidelines and process descriptions
  • Strong skills in managing and developing information systems and integrations
  • Excellent collaboration skills and experience working with outsourced payroll
Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:
  • Understanding and ability to operate in a global environment
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and implement global guidelines locally to meet necessary local requirements
  • Ability to make decisions and execute
  • Ability to work independently and responsibly in projects
  • Ability to actively participate as part of the HR team and contribute to joint projects
  • Ability to manage details while seeing the big picture
  • Ability to identify and seize development opportunities
  • Ability to take into account and come up with ideas for using AI in your work
  • Strong experience with HR solutions, preferably Nepton (T&A), SD Worx service tools (payroll), and Success Factors (HR master)
  • PHT degree is seen as an advantage
Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. The Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps

Please submit your application before the application deadline 4th of April 2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

Mervi Nieminen,
Payroll and Systems Manager,
Email: mervi.nieminen@wartsila.com
Phone: +358 50 3516364

Last application date: 04/04/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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