Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
Specialist: Payroll Administration 80%
- 16 September 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join the Department of School and Sports in Winterthur, a vibrant team! Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Serve as a specialist for cross-departmental payroll processes and guidelines.
- Coordinate payroll administration to ensure accurate processing.
- Assist in daily operations and manage monthly payroll tasks and reporting.
Skills
- Several years of experience in payroll and HR administration required.
- Proficient in Excel/MS-Office and SAP-HR with a digital mindset.
- Team player with a structured and analytical approach to work.
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About the job
Educate – Move – Care. With its range of topics, the Department of School and Sport is at the heart of life in the city of Winterthur and in tune with the social pulse of the times. The Department of School and Sport supports the school, school authorities and the Sports Office of the city of Winterthur in fulfilling their diverse tasks.
In this role, you will complement our team of four, contribute to the independent management of payroll administration for 2,500 employees, and together with the entire team ensure smooth and timely processing. The position is available immediately or by arrangement. Your varied responsibilities include in particular:
Your Tasks
- Subject matter expert for cross-departmental topics related to payroll processes, systems, legal requirements and internal guidelines
- Professional coordination of payroll administration to ensure correct payroll processing
- Operational involvement in day-to-day business as well as responsibility for monthly payroll processing including checks and finalisations
- Preparation of certificates, evaluations and reports
- Participation in the continuous optimisation and digitalisation of processes as well as in projects
Your Profile
- Several years of experience in payroll and personnel administration in a larger company or in the public sector
- Sound expertise in payroll (e.g. Payroll Specialist)
- Proficient use of Excel/MS Office and SAP-HR as well as digital affinity
- Enjoyment in optimising existing processes and developing pragmatic solutions to increase efficiency
- Team player with a structured and analytical working style as well as a strong service and customer orientation
What We Offer
- Varied and responsible role with scope for creativity
- Meaningful working environment
- Helpful, collegial and committed team
- Attractive employment with annual working hours and a wide range of further training opportunities
- Workplace near Winterthur main station
Contact
Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Irene Morueco, Head of Personnel Administration and Payroll Administration, telephone +41 52 267 12 83.Want to know more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/
We look forward to receiving your online application.