Wilhelmsen Global Business Services (GBS) is looking for a Senior Payroll Consultant

Location: Lysaker | Type: Full-time, Hybrid

As a Senior Payroll Consultant at Wilhelmsen, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services in a complex, multi-entity environment. You will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliation, while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure statutory compliance and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence payroll processes, contribute to system and policy enhancements, and act as a trusted advisor within a global organization.

About Wilhelmsen Global Business Services (GBS):

GBS provides integrated, high-quality support solutions across the organization’s diverse business units globally. By streamlining essential processes in finance, HR, and technology, GBS drives operational excellence and efficiency throughout the enterprise. The dedicated GBS team ensures that all subsidiaries benefit from best practices, robust compliance, and scalable services tailored to the dynamic requirements of the global maritime sector.

The Payroll Unit, part of GBS HR in Norway, manages monthly payroll for approximately 22 legal entities within the Wilhelmsen Group, processing close to 900 payslips each month. As the team expands, we seek an experienced Senior Payroll Consultant who is collaborative, engaged, and committed to excellence.

What you will be doing:

• Administer monthly payroll services, including registration, maintenance, and data updates, utilizing the Unit4 payroll system

• Prepare and submit required reports

• Conduct reconciliation activities

• Perform bimonthly and year-end reconciliation and reporting to internal and external stakeholders

• Monitor and follow up on leave of absence

• Process requests and cases in ServiceNow

• Execute ad-hoc tasks as appropriate for the Sr. Payroll Consultant role

• Ensure compliance with internal and external statutory and regulatory reporting requirements

• Represent the Wilhelmsen Group and its customers in alignment with business stakeholders on people-related matters

• Uphold compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legal requirements pertaining to payroll services

• Serve as an ambassador for GBS, supporting the local implementation of GBS initiatives

• Participate in regional and local projects aimed at improving payroll policies, processes, and tools

• Drive enhancements to local payroll systems, tools, and practices to meet business and regulatory expectations

Who you are:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in payroll administration, preferably within a large organization

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration

• Familiarity with the UNIT4 payroll system is advantages

• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and reconciliation

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation

• High degree of accuracy and independence

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

• Strong team orientation and customer focus

• Proactive approach to work

• Exemplary integrity and ethical standards

• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in both Norwegian and English, oral and written

What We Offer

Join a work culture and environment of strong leadership, career development, a positive work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating.

• Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Generous Holiday Allowance 

• Company Cabins 

• Wilhelmsen Sports Teams 

• Enjoy discounts on various services 

• Competitive Pension and Insurances 

Ready to Come on Board?

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Apply through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Don’t forget to include your CV and a short motivational letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit.

Application Deadline: 07.01.2026

Location: Wilhelmsen Head Office, Lysaker, Stranden 20

Contact: Gunnhild Robøle, HR Director: Gunnhild.Roboele@wilhelmsen.com