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Payroll Service Delivery Manager in Finalnd

Zalaris zalaris.com Open · verified Oct 18, 2026
Helsinki Manager Payroll

At a glance

Manager-level Payroll role at Zalaris. Helsinki.

Pay not stated Payroll salary

RolePayroll
SeniorityManager
LocationHelsinki
PostedSep 9, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Serve as customers’ main contact, resolving service needs and keeping payroll delivery on track
  • Coordinate payroll work across local, nearshore and offshore teams, using each customer’s processes and business needs
  • Track agreed service levels, quality expectations, procedures, controls and governance in daily delivery
  • Handle customer service finances and help plan budgets while supporting payroll system changes, testing and deployments
  • Share knowledge across delivery teams and contribute to local management, service improvements and planning

What you bring

  • Experience in payroll, HR services, service delivery, customer success or a related area
  • Working knowledge of payroll processes and experience with modern payroll or HR systems, such as SAP HCM or SuccessFactors
  • Fluent Finnish and strong spoken and written English
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, human resources or a related field

Who this fits

This manager role suits you if you can build customer relationships, coordinate payroll delivery and make sound decisions. You’ll work with Finnish customers and teams across local, nearshore and offshore delivery centres. The role offers flexible working arrangements.

From the employer

Reference No: 3464

Office Type: Flexible

Elevate Your Career with Zalaris

Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.

We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.

We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.

Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.

Role Summary

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional payroll and HR services while building strong relationships with customers?

We are looking for a Service Delivery Manager to join our Finnish Service Delivery team. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for our customers, ensuring high-quality service delivery, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Zalaris is a leading provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions and payroll services in Europe, helping organisations transform HR and payroll through innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and high-quality service delivery.

Your Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders, ensuring excellent customer service and high-quality service delivery.
  • Coordinate payroll service delivery and collaborate with payroll specialists across our local, nearshore, and offshore delivery centres.
  • Develop a solid understanding of customers' payroll processes and business needs.
  • Ensure compliance with agreed service levels, quality standards, and operational procedures
  • Manage customer service financials and support budget planning activities.
  • Support payroll system changes, testing activities, deployments, and continuous service improvements.
  • Ensure relevant Zalaris controls, policies, and governance requirements are implemented and followed.
  • Maintain efficient and professional communication with both customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engagement across the payroll delivery organisation.
  • Participate in local management activities and contribute to service development initiatives and planning.

Your Experience and Skills

  • Experience within Payroll, HR Services, Service Delivery, Customer Success, or related environments.
  • Knowledge of payroll processes and experience working with modern Payroll and HR technologies, such as SAP HCM, SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar solutions.
  • Strong customer service, relationship management, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills.
  • Interest in process improvement, modern technologies, and innovative ways of working.
  • Fluent Finnish and strong written and spoken English skills.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • An international working environment in a successful and growing European HR and Payroll services company.
  • The opportunity to work with leading organisations and high-profile customers across multiple industries.
  • Exposure to modern Payroll and HR technologies, process improvement initiatives, and innovative ways of working.
  • Flexible working arrangements..
  • A supportive and collaborative company culture where knowledge sharing and continuous learning are encouraged.

Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris