Salary Manager - 7-month Fixed-term Contract

About the job

The Federation of Romand Enterprises Geneva is the essential employers' organisation of the canton. With 29,000 member companies and more than 80 professional associations, it plays a central role in the economic and social life of the region.

Its teams support employers every day on topics as varied as labour law, social security, vocational training, occupational health, and collective bargaining. A broad scope, diverse professions, a meaningful mission.

Joining FER Geneva means becoming part of a reference institution and contributing daily to the vitality of Geneva's economy.

Job Description

To strengthen its team, the Accounting Department of the Federation of Romand Enterprises Geneva is looking for a

Salary Manager – 6-month Fixed-term Contract

Your mission:

Ensure the complete management of salaries for a client portfolio.

Your main activities:

• Managing a client portfolio regarding salaries, in accordance with various laws, collective labour agreements (CLA) or applicable directives
• Producing monthly and annual reports, including payment files and accounting journals
• Preparing and verifying annual salary certificates
• Submitting monthly and annual declarations via Swissdec to various tax authorities, such as withholding tax, AVS/AI/APG compensation funds, and family allowance funds;
• Supporting clients, resolving encountered issues, and identifying their needs throughout the salary management processes

Profile sought

Your profile:

• You hold a Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee, a professional maturity certificate, or an equivalent qualification
• You have at least 5 years of confirmed experience in salary management with a company established in Switzerland
• You are comfortable with CLAs
• You have proficiency in the Nova software: an asset
• You have excellent writing skills and perfect command of the French language
• You have good knowledge of English and/or German: an asset
• You are comfortable with common IT tools (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• You are Swiss or hold a valid permit

Your skills:

• You have an aptitude for numbers
• You are autonomous and rigorous
• You know how to manage priorities and possess excellent organisation
• You are customer-oriented, personable and have good listening skills
• You demonstrate great discretion
• You have an excellent team spirit