Senior Payroll Advisor

 Senior Payroll Advisor 

Application deadline: 22.05.2026 

Location: Latvia 

Type of contract: Permanent

"Our people are the heart of Norwegian. 
We embrace a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. 
Embracing this culture is critical to our business success and makes us stronger together. 
Our people have different knowledge, experiences, and backgrounds,  
but all share a passion for our vision; to become the most loved and trusted airline in Europe”. 

Are you our new Senior Payroll Advisor? 
We are looking for a Senior Payroll Advisor in Riga to lead and develop the payroll delivery for designated countries within the Norwegian Group, with full ownership of payroll processes, compliance, and quality. To succeed in this role, you can manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment and apply a structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented approach. You maintain high attention to detail and deliver consistently high‑quality results. You have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, work independently with clear ownership, and thrive in a multicultural, international setting.

The role requires deep knowledge of Norwegian payroll, including EDAG (a-melding) reporting and SAP EC Payroll (ECP).

What is it like to work at Norwegian: 
Norwegian’s vision is to be the most loved and trusted airline in Europe, and our people are key to achieving that goal. 

Here, you’ll find a diverse and dynamic workforce united by a shared purpose and passion for connecting people.

No matter your role, you’ll make engaging connections every day. 

We care for, encourage, and cheer each other on, celebrating new ideas 

and different ways of doing things.

So, fasten your seatbelt — your next exciting career journey starts here!

In this role you will be responsible for:  

• Own and manage the full end‑to‑end payroll process (A–Z) for Norway
• Ensure accurate and compliant EDAG (a‑melding) reporting
• Serve as subject matter expert in SAP EC Payroll (ECP), driving process improvements and resolving issues
• Maintain strong control points and quality checks across payroll processes
• Lead continuous improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and Group Payroll
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian regulations, CBAs, and reporting requirements
• Own month‑end payroll closing, approvals, and payroll account reconciliations
• Support payroll system enhancements and implementation projects
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll cases and system‑related issues
• Denmark payroll may also be included for the right candidate

You are our ideal candidate if:  

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong experience with Norwegian payroll, including EDAG (a-melding) reporting
• Hands-on experience with SAP EC Payroll (ECP) is required
• Experience in a multi-country / Nordic payroll environment is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

We can offer: 

There are lots of benefits that go beyond a competitive salary once you join us as a colleague. We aim to reward, support and develop our people in their chosen career. 

• Travel in Europe and beyond with massively discounted employee priced tickets with Norwegian and our partner airlines 

• Get comprehensive travel insurance 

• You will have the flexibility to combine working from our office and from home 

• We offer a competitive salary 

• Opportunity to join our share saving plan 

Could this be the start of an amazing journey? 
If you love the thought of working with us, click the Apply Now button to complete your application. You will need to upload a recent copy of your CV. 
 
Please note: We can only accept applications that have been submitted through our recruitment system. We will accept your CV in either English or a Scandinavian language.  

Do you have any questions? 

Or need any help with your application? We are here to support you, please contact: 

Benedikte Hafr

Director Payroll

benedikte.hafr@norwegian.com 

“We care for each other, our customers and our environment as we navigate the skies together 
- the Norwegian way” 

Fasten your seatbelt for an exciting journey!  

Location: Latvia 

Travel required:  

Application deadline: 22.05.2026 

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