HQ Payroll & Benefits Lead

Drive impact at scale

At Mölnlycke, we believe that real impact starts with people.

People who are bold enough to challenge the status quo.

People who care deeply about their work, their colleagues, and the world around them.

As a global medical solutions company, we design and deliver innovative products and services that improve outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals worldwide. Our mission is clear: to advance performance in healthcare and make a difference where it matters most.

Where you’ll make a difference

Mölnlycke is now looking for a HQ Payroll & Benefits Lead to join our People Services team in Gothenburg. This is a key senior expert role where you will take full ownership of payroll, pensions, and benefits in Sweden. You’ll be the go-to authority in your field, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement—while strengthening the employee experience across the organisation.

In this role, you’ll make an impact by:

Owning end-to-end payroll delivery in Sweden, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness

Acting as Subject Matter Expert in payroll legislation, pensions (e.g. ITP1/ITP2), and benefits

Managing complex payroll cases, audits, and regulatory inquiries

Overseeing pension schemes, benefits structures, and bonus processes (STI/LTI)

Supporting international assignments and relocations

Partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure seamless operations

Driving process optimisation, automation, and continuous improvement

Acting as a senior escalation point and providing functional leadership within the team

You’ll join a collaborative People Services team while operating with a high level of ownership and autonomy as the senior expert in your field.

What you’ll get

Be part of a culture built on trust, care, and shared ownership.

Your growth and development

A highly visible expert role at HQ level with real impact

Opportunity to shape and strengthen payroll & benefits practices

Exposure to global stak