Payroll expert 80 - 100% (H/F/X)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to take responsibility for Swiss payroll activities and contribute to broader payroll and HR initiatives. This role combines operational payroll expertise, analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration in an international environment.

Our client is an established international company with a presence across several markets. The organisation offers a professional, collaborative and multicultural working environment and is continuing to develop and modernise its HR and payroll operations.

Description

In this position, you will act as a key payroll expert and take ownership of a broad range of operational and analytical activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Swiss payroll activities and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Review and validate payroll information, including employee changes, variable compensation, deductions, absences and other payroll elements.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with relevant Swiss legal, tax and social security requirements.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve complex payroll-related queries.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Perform payroll controls, reconciliations and data validation.
• Support payroll-related accounting activities and investigate discrepancies where required.
• Provide accurate payroll and employee-cost information to Finance and other internal stakeholders.
• Analyse payroll data and identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement.
• Support payroll activities relating to employees with more complex or international situations.
• Contribute to payroll and HR systems projects, including testing, data validation and process improvement.
• Participate in the optimisation and documentation of payroll processes and controls.
• Support selected HR operational topics requiring payroll expertise.
• Act as a point of contact for payroll-related questions and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement, standardisation and automation of payroll processes.

Profile

You are an experienced payroll professional with strong knowledge of Swiss payroll and the ability to manage complex topics independently.

You bring:

• Several years of relevant experience in Swiss payroll, HR operations or a related field.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Swiss payroll processes and regulations.
• Good understanding of Swiss social security, taxation and employment-related requirements.
• Exposure to international or multi-country payroll environments would be an advantage.
• Experience with payroll controls, reconciliations and payroll-related financial processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Experience working with payroll and/or HR information systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with HR, Finance and external partners.
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential employee information.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Previous exposure to payroll transformation, HR technology projects or complex international payroll topics would be considered an advantage.

Job Offer

This permanent 80-100% opportunity offers a broad and autonomous payroll role within an international working environment. You will have the opportunity to combine hands-on Swiss payroll responsibilities with analytical, financial and project-related activities, while contributing to the improvement of payroll processes and systems. The position offers significant interaction with different functions and the opportunity to develop your expertise in a complex international environment.