Would you like to work in a progressive HR and Payroll department? The department is part of the Administrative Division, and the next manager is the HR Manager. This fantastic department consists of an 11-strong team that tackles a variety of tasks every day, working together to provide excellent service in relation to HR and payroll.  We are now looking for a Payroll Advisor to join our team, and we are seeking an individual who is numerate and has experience in payroll processing.  It is a distinct advantage if you enjoy data analysis and find it exciting to develop, with us, PowerBI reports and other tools that we currently use.  

Key responsibilities and duties:

• General payroll processing and registrations in the payroll and HR system Kjarna
• Review and preparation of data related to payroll processing
• Improvement and development work in Kjarna and Vinnustund
• Guidance and advice for managers on pay and remuneration matters
• Drawing up employment contracts 
• Contributing to the preparation of reports for management on pay and remuneration matters.
• Creation of guidance and educational materials related to payroll.
• Other duties as described in the job description 

Educational and competency requirements:

• University education (B.A/B.S) 
• Experience in a comparable role, with payroll and salary processing.
• Knowledge and experience of payroll and timekeeping systems
• Knowledge of the remuneration system Core advantage
• Independence and organisational skills
• Service-minded and positive attitude 
• Good command of Icelandic and English
• Meticulous in work methods and numerate

Further information about the role is provided by Lind Einarsdóttir, Human Resources Manager., linde@hafnarfjordur.is 

The salary is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and Viska. 

The application deadline is 18 June 2026. 

A detailed CV and covering letter must accompany the application.

Applications are valid for 6 months from the closing date. 

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.