What is Dataløn, and how does a freelance Dataløn specialist work?

By Carsten Bjerregaard, Addcapacity

Dataløn is a Danish payroll system targeted at small and medium-sized companies that want secure and efficient payroll administration. The system handles payroll calculation, vacation pay, pension, tax and statutory reporting and is continuously updated in accordance with applicable regulations. Dataløn is widely used in companies where correct payroll and compliance are crucial, but where you do not necessarily have a large internal HR or payroll department. The platform is typically integrated with financial systems and time registration solutions. A freelance Dataløn specialist ensures correct setup, quality assurance and stable payroll runs – and reduces the risk of errors and missing reports.

1. What are Dataløn’s basic functions and core purposes?

Dataløn’s core purpose is to ensure correct and statutory payroll payment. The system automates the calculation of tax, AM contributions, vacation pay and pension and reports directly to eIndkomst. The strength lies in the system’s stability and compliance focus. For companies with collective agreements or complex wage types, correct setup is crucial.

Key functions

• Payroll calculation and pay slips
• Tax and labor market contributions
• Pension and vacation pay
• Reporting to eIndkomst
• Integration with financial system

A specific example: A company with hourly employees uses Dataløn to automatically calculate vacation pay and correct reporting.

2. What business value does Dataløn create?

Dataløn creates business value by reducing administrative burdens and ensuring compliance. Correct payroll administration strengthens employee satisfaction and minimizes legal risk.

For management, this means fewer errors and a better overview of payroll costs.

Value-creating elements

• Stable and correct pay
• Automatic legal updates
• Time savings
• Reduced risk of fines
• Documented salary history

In practice: A company avoids errors in vacation pay calculations by having wage types structured correctly in the system.

3. How comprehensive is Dataløn – and who is the system suitable for?

Dataløn is suitable for small and medium-sized companies with a need for secure and structured payroll administration.
The system handles both salaried employees and hourly employees, but is primarily aimed at Danish companies.

Typical organizations

• SMEs
• Production and service companies
• Trade companies
• Organizations with collective agreements
• Companies without an internal payroll department

An example: A company with 40 employees uses Dataløn for monthly payroll processing and integration with the financial system.

4. What other systems are available in the same category?

Dataløn operates in the Danish payroll system market. The choice depends on complexity and integration needs.

Alternative platforms

• Danløn
• Visma Løn
• Zenegy
• Salary (Visma)

In practice: Dataløn is often chosen when compliance and stability are prioritized.

5. What role and tasks can a freelance Data Payroll specialist perform?

A freelance Data Payroll specialist works with setup, quality assurance and payroll processing. The focus is on correct configuration of payroll types, pensions and collective agreement rules.

The specialist can also act as a temporary payroll manager in case of absence or growth.

Typical tasks

• Setting up employees
• Configuring payroll types
• Implementing payroll processing
• Reconciliation and control
• Integration and reporting

A specific scenario: A freelancer corrects errors in pension setup and ensures correct reporting before year-end.

6. What work and financial benefits can you achieve by using a freelance specialist?

Payroll administration requires precision. An experienced freelancer can quickly take over the payroll process and ensure stable operations without permanent employment.

The collaboration can be structured as permanent monthly assistance or temporary support.

Advantages in practice

• Quick takeover of payroll process
• Specialized payroll experience
• Flexible use of resources
• Lower cost than permanent employment

In practice: A company uses a freelancer during illness in the payroll function to ensure timely payment of wages.

7. What are the advantages of using a freelancer rather than an agency or consultancy?

For Data Payroll tasks, many companies choose freelancers rather than larger payroll agencies. The collaboration is closer and more flexible.

Hourly rates are often 30–40% lower, and efforts can be targeted precisely at the tasks that create the most value.

Important differences

• 30–40% lower hourly rates
• Direct dialogue
• Fast implementation
• Less organizational overhead

A typical choice: The freelancer acts as an external payroll manager with monthly billing.

How do you quickly get in touch with freelance Data Payroll specialists who match your tasks?

Data payroll specialists have different strengths – some are strongest in collective agreements and complex payroll types, others in integration and reporting. At Addcapacity.com, we take the specific tasks and the function to be solved – whether the work is permanent payroll processing or temporary support.

We have a network of experienced payroll and finance profiles and help identify three strong candidates who match both expertise and scope. You can use the “Get 3 strong candidates” function. It is non-binding, and we always make an initial call to clarify the need and ensure the right match.

The process in brief

• Clarification of payroll needs and complexity
• Selection of 3 relevant candidates
• Dialogue and quick start-up