Payroll Specialist (M/F/X)

As a Payroll Specialist, you ensure the complete and reliable management of salaries for several legal entities in Switzerland. You play a key role in data quality, supporting HR teams, and the continuous improvement of processes within a transforming organisation.

Join an international company undergoing rapid change and put your Payroll expertise to work improving HR processes.

Responsibilities

You take charge of the operational management of salaries and actively contribute to the improvement of HR processes.

Salary management and compliance

• Ensure the entire monthly payroll process, from data preparation to salary closure.
• Guarantee accurate and timely salary processing for several legal entities in Switzerland.
• Prepare and check social insurance statements (AHV, BVG, UVG, daily sickness benefits, unemployment insurance), family allowances and withholding tax.
• Prepare annual salary certificates and ensure compliance with Swiss legal obligations.
• Coordinate with administrations, insurance companies and pension institutions.

Payroll systems and data quality

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and reliability of salary data in payroll systems.
• Manage and control interfaces between various HR and time management tools.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, system inconsistencies and data quality issues.
• Participate in initiatives to improve HR data reliability and enhance reporting tools.

HR advice and collaboration

• Be the primary contact for employees, managers and HR partners on all salary-related matters.
• Provide advice on payroll issues, Swiss social insurances and internal procedures.
• Work closely with HR teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Support the team in resolving complex payroll situations.

Continuous improvement and HR transformation

• Contribute to the standardisation, documentation and optimisation of payroll processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities to strengthen internal controls, operational efficiency and data quality.
• Participate in HR transformation projects and the implementation of reliable and sustainable processes.
• Ensure service continuity and quality in a changing environment.

Candidate profile

We are looking for an experienced, autonomous and rigorous individual with solid expertise in Swiss payroll management and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

Professional experience and education

• Minimum 10 years of experience in payroll management in Switzerland, including payroll processing for multiple legal entities.
• Proven experience managing complex payroll processes and good knowledge of Swiss legislation.
• Federal diploma as an HR specialist, equivalent training or specialisation in payroll management.
• Excellent knowledge of Swiss social insurances (AHV, BVG, UVG, unemployment insurance, daily sickness benefits).
• Good understanding of withholding tax regulations and legal payroll obligations.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in SwissSalary is essential.
• Knowledge of time management and planning tools is an advantage.
• Comfortable using complex HR systems, managing interfaces and handling sensitive data.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify and resolve payroll anomalies.

Personal skills

• High autonomy, sense of responsibility and ability to manage payroll activities independently.
• Rigour, precision and particular attention to data quality.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage priorities within deadlines.
• Resilience, patience and adaptability in a transforming environment.
• Initiative, pragmatic approach and solution orientation.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to advise various stakeholders.
• Absolute discretion and strict respect for the confidentiality of personal data.

Languages

• Fluent German is essential.
• Knowledge of French and English is an advantage.

Conditions and Benefits

The opportunity to join an established international group committed to transforming its HR activities.

A central role with concrete responsibilities in salary management and reliability.

The possibility to enhance your Payroll expertise while actively contributing to process improvement.

A dynamic and collaborative working environment, offering a variety of situations and professional challenges.

Participation in projects aimed at strengthening data quality and operational efficiency.

A position offering autonomy, responsibilities and the possibility to have a tangible impact on the organisation.