Albedis - Genève
Genève
HR & Local Payroll Management Officer
- 09 September 2026
- 100%
- Temporary
- Genève
About the job
ALBEDIS is a leading Swiss recruitment partner, specialising in connecting talents and companies across a wide range of sectors, from support roles to executive functions. As a member of Interiman Group, ALBEDIS relies on the combined expertise of its partner brands to cover areas such as architecture and real estate, finance, IT, life sciences, legal, and human resources, with a presence throughout Switzerland (Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich).
HR & Local Payroll Management Officer
Company Description
Geneva | Fixed-term contract - maximum 10 months | 100% | ASAP
As part of a temporary reinforcement, we are looking on behalf of one of our clients, an international group based in Geneva, for a:
HR & Payroll Manager
You will join an international structure and work within a multicultural and demanding environment. You will be responsible for a varied HR scope mainly covering personnel administration, Swiss payroll, social insurances, as well as supporting international employees.
Job Description
In your role, you will be specifically responsible for:
- Ensuring HR administrative management and payroll for a population based in Switzerland
- Preparing and monitoring employment contracts, amendments, letters, attestations and certificates intended for employees
- Collecting, checking and transmitting payroll variable elements and ensuring data reliability
- Monitoring salary certificates and withholding tax, including verifying applicable situations and scales
- Managing affiliations and follow-up of employees with Swiss social insurances and handling the associated administrative procedures
- Managing declarations related to absences and claims and ensuring follow-up with the various concerned organisations
- Tracking working hours, absences, leave and balances of employees
- Participating in updating internal HR procedures, regulations and documents in accordance with Swiss regulations
- Producing and monitoring various HR reports related to workforce
- Supporting international employees in their administrative procedures related to their settlement in Switzerland, notably work and residence permits, in coordination with the relevant contacts
- Coordinating certain matters related to international mobility and the settlement of employees and their families
- Participating in various annual HR campaigns and projects
- Contributing to HR communications intended for employees
- Occasionally providing administrative support to other internal functions.
Profile Sought
- You hold a Federal VET Diploma in Commercial Employment, a Bac+2 qualification or an equivalent training
- Additional training in Human Resources, notably a HR Assistant Certificate, is a real advantage
- You have at least 5 years of experience in Human Resources, ideally gained in an international environment in Switzerland
- You possess a good knowledge of personnel administration and Swiss payroll
- You master the main mechanisms related to Swiss social insurances and withholding tax
- Experience in international mobility, expatriate management or work permits is an important asset
- You are fluent in French and have at least a B2 level in English
- You are comfortable with IT tools and HR information systems
- You are recognised for your rigour, reliability and excellent organisation
- You demonstrate great discretion and are particularly attentive to the confidentiality of the information handled
- Your sense of service, responsiveness and ability to manage priorities allow you to work effectively with a demanding international population.
