Karl Cederborg MSc. Mcipd, Mcip Pdip
About Karl Cederborg MSc. Mcipd, Mcip Pdip
Karl Cederborg is the Director of HR Operations Europe and Global Payroll Governance at Brambles, where he leads a team managing HR, Payroll, and Rewards for approximately 3,700 employees across 28 countries. He has extensive experience in payroll operations and human resources, having previously held senior roles at Coca-Cola Enterprises and the European Patent Office.
Current Role at Brambles
Karl Cederborg serves as the Director of HR Operations Europe & Global Payroll Governance at Brambles since 2022. In this role, he leads a team responsible for HR, Payroll, and Rewards administration for approximately 3,700 employees across 28 countries. His responsibilities include overseeing global payroll governance for around 12,000 employees across 60 countries, focusing on vendor management, best practices, and compliance.
Previous Experience at Coca-Cola Enterprises
Before joining Brambles, Karl Cederborg worked at Coca-Cola Enterprises in various roles. He served as Senior Manager Payroll Operations from 2012 to 2014 and as Manager HR Administration, Rewards from 2011 to 2012. His experience at Coca-Cola Enterprises included managing payroll projects and operations across Europe, enhancing his expertise in payroll management.
Education and Qualifications
Karl Cederborg holds multiple qualifications in human resources and payroll management. He achieved an MSc in Human Resources Management from The Open University Business School, focusing on Strategic Human Resources Management, Knowledge Management, and Selection and Recruitment. He also earned a Foundation Degree in Payroll Management from the University of Worcester and several certifications from The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals.
Expertise in Payroll Systems
Karl has significant expertise in supporting SAP and Workday technical configuration analysis. He is skilled in building technical wage type catalogues and validating against system tables. Additionally, he has experience in developing complex payroll and redundancy calculators, which are critical for effective payroll management.
Multilingual Communication Skills
Karl Cederborg is fluent in English, French, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages. This multilingual capability allows him to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency in his roles.