Finance
Payroll Specialist
Job Description


Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Specialist at Grundfos, you will join a fast‑growing, market‑leading multinational company dedicated to developing, producing, and delivering some of the world’s most energy‑efficient pump solutions. Our work helps customers conserve natural resources and reduce climate impact. You will be part of an international environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous development are at the core of everything we do. 

Job Purpose:

 The Payroll Specialist is responsible for executing selected United Kingdom payroll and benefits processes in accordance with the agreed service framework. The role contributes to continuous improvement, user‑centric service delivery, KPI performance, efficiency, and process standardization across the HR organization. Experience in UK payroll and benefits administration is strongly preferred.


Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:


  • Responsible for the daily operation of UK payroll and time administration, covering all steps of the established payroll and benefits processes.
  • Drive operational excellence within the HR Service Center, including the development, deployment, and optimization of processes and workflows.
  • Support and promote standardization, simplification, and implementation of HR processes across the organization.
  • Operate and administer the local Time & Attendance system.


Requirements:


  • 3–5 years of experience in Payroll and Benefits administration.
  • Hands-on experience with HR, Payroll, and Time & Attendance systems.
  • Background in a global or multinational company.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Experience administering UK benefits.
  • Highly structured, organized, and detail‑oriented.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain a strategic overview while also managing detailed operational tasks.

 

Location

England (Sunderland/Castletown)

 Why Grundfos

At Grundfos, we attempt to do things that others cannot or dare not do. Our skills commit us to building solutions to the world’s water and climate problems and improving the quality of life for people. We believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short-term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can make this change no matter your role.

 

We offer:


  • A dynamically developing company with a solid, stable foundation
  • Professional and personal development opportunities in a multinational environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Collaboration within an international team
  • A family‑friendly, environmentally conscious workplace

 

Additional Information

If this position sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your English CV and motivation letter by clicking Apply. To learn more about Grundfos, visit us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/grundfos or on YouTube at youtube.com/user/grundfos

 We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Castletown, Sunderland, United Kingdom
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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