European Payroll & Timekeeping Consultant (Manufacturing Focus)

European Payroll & Timekeeping Consultant (Manufacturing Focus)

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We’re hiring: European Payroll & Timekeeping Consultant (Manufacturing Focus)

Europe-based (flexible location) | Long-term Engagement | Travel Required

Grounded HR Consulting is looking for a European Payroll & Timekeeping Consultant to support a long-term client engagement across multiple European countries. This role is well-suited for an experienced professional who brings operational depth and thrives in complex environments—including markets such as Sweden, France, and Germany. There is potential for continued work on additional client projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead reviews and improvements of payroll and timekeeping processes across European sites
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, collective agreements, and SOX requirements
• Support system transitions and upgrades (UKG, Kronos, TMF preferred)
• Operate effectively within manufacturing settings involving hourly and shift-based workers
• Collaborate across HR, Finance, and IT teams to deliver practical solutions
• Travel within Europe as required to support project delivery

Your Profile:

• Demonstrated experience managing payroll operations in Europe, including complex markets
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and internal payroll controls
• Familiarity with key payroll/timekeeping platforms (UKG, Kronos, TMF)
• Prior exposure to manufacturing or operationally intensive environments
• Effective communicator with a solution-oriented mindset and stakeholder management skills

About Grounded HR Consulting:

We are former HR and Shared Services leaders who understand the challenges from the inside. At Grounded HR Consulting, we deliver hands-on, pragmatic support to help organisations stabilise today and scale for tomorrow.

Interested or know someone who fits? Contact us at: growwithus@grounded-hr.com

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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