Payroll Lead
Location:
Kongsberg, NO
Employment type:
Employee
Place of work:
Hybrid
Offshore/Onshore:
Onshore
Job Purpose
To lead and ensure the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll operations in Norway, in line with local legislation and company policies. The role is responsible for managing payroll processes, driving continuous improvements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to support efficient workforce management and high service quality.
Job Description
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for Norway, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Ensure full compliance with Norwegian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting (e.g., Altinn, A-melding)
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers, authorities, and auditors
- Lead and support payroll team activities, including workload planning and performance management
- Maintain and improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation
- Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and IT on employee data and system integrations
- Ensure accurate handling of benefits, pensions, sick pay, and leave in line with Norwegian regulations
- Monitor payroll-related risks and implement mitigation measures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support payroll-related projects (e.g.,payroll provider and system implementations)
- Provide payroll reporting, analytics, and insights to support business decisions
- Handle escalations and ensure high-quality employee support and service delivery
You are meant for this job if:
- Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field
- Extensive experience in payroll management within Norway
- Strong knowledge of Norwegian payroll legislation, tax rules, and reporting (e.g., A-melding, Altinn)
- Proven experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
- Strong understanding of pensions, benefits, sick pay, and collective agreements in Norway
- Leadership experience, including managing and developing a payroll team
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Experience in process improvement and payroll transformation projects (e.g., system implementations)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Fluency in Norwegian and English (both written and spoken)
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements
Your Future at TechnipFMC
- Your journey starts with our onboarding program
- As an international company, we provide you with great opportunities for internal growth
- You will have the opportunity to attend development activities
- We have benefits like company cabins, in-house gym, and sports teams
- You will be secured by good insurance and retirements plans
- Collaborative and innovative atmosphere that promotes teamwork.
Practicalities
Deadline to apply: 21st of June 2026, we view CV's continously
Location: Kongsberg
Contact: Magdalena Chojnacka, Regional Payroll Manager - magdalena.chojnacka@technipfmc.com
Skills
Human Resource Expertise (HR Knowledge)
Knowledge Management
Stakeholder Communication (to be replaced)
Date posted:
May 28, 2026
Requisition number:
18254