Marine Payroll Specialist – Offshore Wind Industry
Do you put honour into ensuring that your colleagues get the correct salary at the right time? Do you want to work in the offshore wind industry where your skills and expertise will help secure a sustainable future based on renewable energy? Then you might be the Payroll Specialist we are looking for.
Cadeler is a global partner in offshore wind farm construction and maintenance, and we are part of an industry that is now, more than ever, both relevant and in high demand. As our industry continues to grow, so do we! We are now looking for a Payroll Specialist to join us in the Marine HR department and help us with the management of all tasks related to the payment of salaries to our Cadeler seafarers.
What will you do?
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist who is motivated by the challenge of managing payroll administration in a company with an expanding fleet of windfarm installation vessels.
Your main tasks include:
- Manage the month-end-to-end payroll administration to ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries to seafarers.
- Generate payroll reports for management.
- Develop and implement payroll processes and systems to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Drive strong internal control in payroll, working closely with crewing coordinators and the Finance department.
- Serve as an expert on issues related to seafarers’ payroll.
You’ll be part of the crewing team and report directly to our Head of Marine HR. This role is based at our Copenhagen office and is a great opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to grow their career in a dynamic and fast-evolving company within the offshore wind industry.
To succeed in this role
Being part of the Cadeler community means you will have a natural interest and care for the environment and our shared mission to speed up the green energy transition. Your environmental considerations and the safety of our people and the planet will be a key priority in your daily work.
We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who knows their way around payroll and enjoys getting things right.
You're organised, reliable, and thrive on structure; accuracy comes naturally to you, and you enjoy solving problems. You work well under pressure, manage your time like a pro, and are a true team player with great communication skills.
As the preferred candidate, we expect you to bring the following qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience in payroll administration within the maritime industry
- Familiarity with the Danish DIS scheme (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems
- Proficiency in both written and spoken Danish and English
- Experience with Compass is an advantage
Come work with us!
By becoming a Cadeler employee, you will be part of a rapidly growing company with a diverse and energetic team. We offer an exciting position focused on delivering excellence in the face of interesting new challenges, within a positive and rewarding work environment in an international company with great development possibilities.
Cadeler is headquartered in Copenhagen, but we also have offices in Vejle, UK, US, and Taiwan, as well as colleagues working offshore aboard our fleet of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation vessels.
Meet some of our colleagues here: https://www.cadeler.com/en/careers/meet-our-people/
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- Department
- Marine HR
- Locations
- Copenhagen

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About Cadeler
About Cadeler A/S
Cadeler is a key supplier of offshore wind installation, operations, and maintenance services. We are a pure play company, solely operating in the offshore wind industry with an uncompromising focus on safety and the environment. Cadeler’s experience as a provider of high-quality offshore wind support services, combined with innovative vessel designs, positions the company to deliver exceptional services to the industry. Cadeler is committed to enabling the global energy transition towards a future built on renewable energy. Cadeler is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: CADLR) and the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: CDLR).
More information can be found on our website: https://www.cadeler.com
CADELER is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment — it is the foundation of what we do. We are focused on equality and believe that our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age and national origin are all characteristics that make us different and contribute to a more inspiring work environment. We invite all candidates to apply for our open positions and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At CADELER, we aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equal employment opportunities.
Marine Payroll Specialist – Offshore Wind Industry
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