Payroll Specialist with Norwegian

Overview:

At HX our purpose is to awaken people to the beauty and fragility of the planet, with adventure that reignites a sense of wonder. We take curious travellers to incredible destinations, sustainably and in true expedition-style. We bring them off the beaten track, to special destinations across the Arctic, Antarctic, Galapagos, British Isles, Alaska, Northern Norway, and Central / South America.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll across multiple countries, with a focus on Norway. The role ensures compliance with local and international payroll regulations, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and implements best practices for efficient and accurate payroll processing.

At HX, we are a passionate team who deliver our global operations from every corner of the world and our people are instrumental in continuing to inspire this adventure, play their part and deliver on our promise of guest centric and memorable experiences, benefiting the communities we visit, enriching our guests and inspiring a more sustainable world - to change the way they see the world.

Your key responsibilities:

• Payroll Management

Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including salaries, bonuses, and other compensations.

Manage relationships with local payroll providers and third-party vendors.

• Compliance

Ensure payroll processes comply with local, regional, and international tax laws and labour regulations.

Stay informed of changes in payroll regulations.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with HR, Finance and Legal departments to address payroll-related issues and projects.

Serve as a contact for internal and external payroll enquiries.

• System Management

Ensure data integrity and security in compliance with data protection regulations.

About you:

Education and experience required:

Experience and skills:
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with a focus on Norwegian payroll, other international payrolls an advantage.
• Norwegian speaking essential.
• Knowledge of global payroll practices, tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail and faultless accuracy.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.
• Ability to organise/prioritise work in and around deadlines, workloads, and conflicting priorities.
• Bring a positive, enthusiastic, and 'can-do' attitude to work.
• Resonate with the high performance and curious HX culture.

Qualifications:
• Degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills

General:

HX strives to continuously improve the quality and safety of our workers and services provided to our customers in line with our corporate values.

• Accountabilities

Monitor compliance with all HX Group policies and procedures.

Be accountable for own actions and seek assistance when necessary.

Demonstrate knowledge/competency in performance of skills relevant to the role, including completion of mandatory training.

• Legislated individual Work Health & Safety Duties for all workers

Take reasonable care for your own and others' health and safety. Take reasonable care that any of your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others.