Interim HR Operations & Systems Specialist

People of Interim & Finance Sweden AB · Contract

Villagatan 25, Stockholm, Sweden

We are now seeking an experienced Interim HR Operations & Systems Specialist for a consulting assignment with a fast-growing international company in Stockholm. This role is perfect for you if you combine a strong foundation in HR administration and payroll basics with a keen interest in HR systems, digitalization, and automation. You will have a central role in the People team and be responsible for ensuring efficient, structured, and high-quality HR processes—while also contributing to developing and automating workflows going forward. Assignment period: October 2026 – March 2027 Scope: Full-time Location: Stockholm About the Role You will become an important operational part of the People team and work closely with People Business Partners, Finance, IT, managers, and external vendors. Your main areas of responsibility include: Managing and administering HR systems while ensuring accurate and up-to-date HR data Administering and quality-assuring payroll, pensions, and benefits for employees across the Nordic region Supporting managers and employees with questions about payroll, HR systems, policies, benefits, and ongoing HR processes Developing, automating, and streamlining HR processes and workflows Identifying opportunities to use AI and other digital tools to reduce manual work Ensuring high data quality and managing any discrepancies between HR and payroll data Supporting annual HR processes such as salary reviews, variable compensation, and salary mapping Collaborating with Finance, IT, and other internal functions to ensure efficient end-to-end processes Maintaining contact with external vendors in areas such as payroll, pensions, and benefits About You You have at least 5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR administration, payroll, HRIS, or a similar role. You are comfortable working independently and thrive in a broad role where structure and meticulous administration are combined with process development and improvement. We would particularly like to see that you have: Practical experience with HR systems and HR data Experience with Swedish/Nordic payroll administration as well as pensions and benefits Experience mapping, developing, and preferably automating HR processes Very strong administrative skills and a high attention to quality and detail Interest in digitalization, AI, and how technology can streamline HR work Ability to independently drive your work and solve problems Good communication skills and a service-oriented approach Meritorious It is particularly valuable if you have experience with HiBob, HR reporting and analytics, dashboards, or automated reports. Experience with international payroll, benefits, or HR administration across multiple countries is also a plus, as is knowledge of GDPR and Nordic regulations for payroll and pensions. As a Person You are structured, solution-oriented, and unpretentious with a genuine interest in both people and technology. You appreciate creating order and quality in day-to-day work, but are also driven by finding smarter ways to work. This is an assignment for you if you want to combine HR Operations, payroll, and People Tech while contributing to developing and streamlining the People function in an organization with a fast pace and international environment. We're Happy to Answer Questions For questions about the position, please contact Andreas Alexander 073-648 16 23. We interview on an ongoing basis, so we warmly welcome your application as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applications via email. Don't forget to follow our LinkedIn to learn about exciting assignments and career opportunities – click here to follow. We look forward to your application! Keywords: HR, Payroll, operations, AI, tech, stockholm, consulting, job