Payroll Specialist

Number of employees

50

Copenhagen, Denmark, USA

Posted on: 2024-08-12

Category: agritech

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We are developing our online commodity marketplace which allows farmers to find more sellers and buyers and to identify the best possible deals out there. We are looking forward to giving you access to the Agreena platform, from which we will enable farmers to easily access and identify the best prices on agricultural commodities delivered by both local and international market players. Both farmers and trading houses will be able to post offers in this open cross-border online market place. We hope you will join us on this journey towards a more open market. 

About Agreena

Agreena is an exciting, dynamic and purpose-oriented organisation united in a mission to drive impact for farmers and the climate. While we’re rooted in agriculture, finance and technology, our team of experts range from soil carbon scientists and software developers to market strategists and regulatory affairs experts. More than 30 nationalities are gathered under the common Agreena flag – either working from our headquarters in Copenhagen, offices in London or remotely across Europe.

Agreena provides solutions that drive both environmental and financial sustainability. Within the last year alone, we have helped farmers across 18 countries in their conversion journey to regenerative farming practices. Our company offers a supportive and positive work environment with opportunities for learning, leading and growth no matter where you are in your professional journey. We believe in giving our employees a lot of responsibility, and we encourage new thinking, innovation and fun.

And this is where you come in

We have an ambition of establishing a “best-in-class” finance function in Agreena, and this is where the Payroll Specialist role comes in. We want to take the next step by insourcing our payroll, having a clear lead and global approach across our different countries. In the role as Payroll Specialist you are part of the Accounting and Controlling team, which is currently consisting of  four engaged accountants and controllers, and will ensure and optimise efficient and trustworthy payroll processes aligned with accounting policies and workflows.
In the role of Payroll Specialist, you will have a versatile and exciting work day, where you will have the opportunity to influence and make an impact on your own tasks in a dynamic team, while having very close working relations with the People team. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team that collaborates across tasks and is inquisitive.

🌍 Be your best-self everyday at Agreena
At Agreena, we are devoted to building an environment that promotes equality, inclusion, and diversity. We are on the path towards expansion and growth so with that, we believe everyone’s uniqueness should be celebrated and embraced to help us achieve this exciting journey. This is critical to our success and innovation. We want to build a product that is loved by our customers and we want the same to be reflected in our teams. 
With this in mind, we are working to ensure Agreena remains a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone.

How will you make an impact:

  • In close collaboration with your new colleagues in Agreena’s internal Finance Team and People Team, your daily tasks will consist of (but not be limited to):
  • Monthly payroll for 100-150 employees in Denmark, salaried and hourly paid 
  • Oversee our global payroll processes (including for UK employees)
  • Payroll reconciliation
  • Support the People Operations team by providing advisory regarding parental leave to employees
  • Reimbursement applications in relation to parental leave and sick leave
  • Maintenance of employee master data and general compliance
  • Employee benefits maintenance 
  • Statistical reporting and reporting to tax authorities
  • Direct communication with employees in relation to questions regarding payroll and leave
  • Ad hoc tasks and participation in various team projects
  • Who we’re looking for:

  • Several years of experience within Danish payroll administration
  • Extensive knowledge of Danish rules and regulations within the Danish Salaried Employees Act (Funktionærloven), the Danish Holiday Act (Ferieloven) and specifically within parental leave, sick leave, tax regulations and similar payroll related areas
  • Relevant educational background
  • Collaborative mindset and attention to detail
  • Proactive approach in identifying areas of improvement and in providing recommendations for process optimisation
  • Strong English communication skills, verbally and written
  • Bonus points if:

  • Experience working with Zenegy (our Danish payroll system)
  • Knowledge of HiBob (our global HRIS)
  • Experience working in a growth company
  • What’s in it for you:

  • A unique opportunity to join and help shape a fast-growing tech scale up with the determination and ambitious mission to reverse climate change
  • A truly global environment where you can collaborate and socialise with diverse and passionate colleagues
  • Competitive compensation package and holidays
  • Centrally located modern office in Copenhagen and the option to work from home a couple days a week 
  • Team events throughout the year
  • An exciting purpose-led culture and mission 
  • Open communication and supportive feedback culture
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