Global Payroll Specialist
Legora
Location
Stockholm HQ
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
CorporateFinance
About Us
Legora is on a mission: to redefine how legal work gets done. From the very start we have been very clear about the fact that we are not building a solution for lawyers, we are building it with them, because it is the only way to make sure it gets done the right way; working side-by-side every step of the way.
Our AI-native workspace empowers legal professionals not just to work faster - but to ask better questions, unlock new insights. Every day, we push the boundaries of legal tech to make complex processes smarter, faster, and more human. From thousands of documents analysed in minutes to intelligent workflows designed in collaboration with leading practices, we’re turning possibility into reality.
Today we are trusted by global firms like Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Bird & Bird and Linklaters in over 40 countries, but we have no plans on stopping here. We ship fast, we iterate effectively, and we scale rapidly - not by accident, but by design.
When you join Legora, you become part of a team that believes "good enough" isn’t good enough and that the way to win is together, by empowering lawyers to do their best work with technology that truly understands them. If you’re excited by building from first principles, working with exceptional people, and accelerating change in a high-stakes, high-impact domain—then this is the moment and the place.
We’re not just shaping the future of legal tech — we’re defining it. Ready to join us in building the intelligent future of law?
We’re hiring a Global Payroll Specialist to oversee and coordinate payroll operations across multiple countries in an outsourced setup. The role will report to Global Payroll Manager and focuses on payroll governance, controls, and continuous improvement of processes rather than hands-on payroll processing.
What You Will Be Doing
Payroll Oversight & Coordination
Act as point of contact for external payroll providers
Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery across all countries
Coordinate monthly payroll cycles and deadlines
Act as backup to Global Payroll Manager when needed
Controls & Compliance
Perform payroll validations and reconciliations
Review payroll reports and identify discrepancies
Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal policies
Support audits and maintain documentation
Process Development
Help build, standardize, and improve payroll processes globally
Develop clear workflows and documentation
Drive automation and efficiency initiatives
Data & Systems
Manage payroll inputs from HR system (HiBob)
Ensure data quality and completeness
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors
Stakeholder Management
Partner with Finance for reporting and reconciliations
Support HR with payroll-related queries
Communicate with vendors to resolve issues
Who You Are
5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a global and outsourced environment
Strong understanding of payroll controls and processes
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Comfortable working with HRIS and payroll systems
You are structured and process-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability in everything you do. You approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset and are comfortable navigating complexity in a fast-paced environment. You are also a strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions and geographies in an international setting.
Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.