Payroll Specialist/Expert | SEB, Tallinn

SEB is a top financial services group in northern Europe, with a presence in over 20 countries worldwide. Together with our 3500 dedicated employees, we deliver our wide range of banking services to local customers in the private and corporate segments. We value our encouraging environment defined by quality and trust. We listen to our customers and each other and put our entrepreneurial mindset into everything we do. Have we sparked your interest? Scroll down to read more!

About the role:

As a Payroll Specialist / Payroll Expert in our People Training and Development team, you will work alongside experienced HR professionals who are passionate about building a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

As of 1 January 2027, SEB Baltics will operate as one unified bank and legal entity. Due to this significant change, we are establishing a new payroll expert role with an extended scope. In addition to regular payroll responsibilities, this position will play a key role in supporting SEB’s international Management Board and Supervisory Board, whose members are based across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Finland.

This role requires readiness to understand and navigate country-specific payroll and tax nuances, and to act as a trusted expert and advisor in payroll- and compensation-related matters at a senior, international level.

In this role, you will:

Manage end-to-end payroll processing with precision and confidentiality
Prepare and submitting statutory declarations and statistics reports
Act as a payroll and tax expert for the international Management Board and Supervisory Board, supporting them with payroll-related questions across different jurisdictions
Support senior stakeholders with complex payroll, taxation, and cross-border remuneration topics, taking into account local legislation and international practices
Monitor employee-submitted vacation and sick leave entries
Conduct various HR-related data analyses to support decision-making
Collaborate with our IT development team to improve and automate HR processes
Contribute to the analysis, development, and administration of employee motivation programs

We´d love to have you on our team if you:

Have a background in economics, finance, or accounting, and solid experience in payroll and/or accounting
Are fast, accurate, and highly detail-oriented
Have experience with Baltic payroll (Estonia, Latvia and/or Lithuania) or payroll experience in another Nordic country, such as Sweden or Finland
Are confident working with international stakeholders and senior-level executives
Work independently, take initiative, and enjoy building new processes
Have a positive mindset and strong collaboration and communication skills
Are ready to support colleagues across a wide range of HR- and payroll-related topics
Have excellent English skills, both written and spoken
Communicate fluently in Estonian (both written and spoken)

What we offer:

A positive and supportive team culture where collaboration is key
Long-term career opportunities where every step counts
Attractive compensation and access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits
Possibilities to reskill by shifting areas/departments and location
Extensive training and learning opportunities

2.300 € - 3.350 € a month

(before tax deduction).

The final offer will depend on the experience and competencies of the selected candidate. Overall remuneration package consists of the salary together with other benefits.

Do you want to be part of SEB?

Welcome to our inclusive culture, where our shared values inspire and uplift our team. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every employee feels seen, heard and valued.

Learn more about working at SEB www.seb.ee/karjaar

It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have aninclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected and involved irrespective of who theyare, what they believe or where they come from.

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