Payroll Officer with very good German and French skills, CH (m/f/d)

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YOUR TASKS 
As a Payroll Officer, you are responsible for the smooth and timely payroll processing of a defined group of employees. With your expertise, you advise colleagues and managers on all payroll-related topics and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

You will:

• Prepare the payroll processing of an assigned group of employees including all payroll-relevant changes (excluding payroll run)
• Advise and support an assigned group of employees regarding personnel law, payroll, and insurance-related questions 
• Process entries and exits as well as changes, maintain digital personnel files, and write work certificates 
• Create HR reports and statistics in collaboration with the HR and Controlling teams
• Handle the registration, processing, and billing of daily sickness and accident benefits, family allowances, and EO compensations 
• Complete various forms and handle further correspondence for social partners (unemployment insurance, disability insurance, withholding tax offices) 

YOUR TEAM ​​​​​​
In the role of Payroll Officer, you work closely with colleagues from the payroll team, managers from various departments, as well as external partners such as insurance companies and authorities. You are part of a committed and trustworthy HR environment that aims to provide employees with professional, solution-oriented, and service-oriented support. You report to the Payroll Lead.

WHAT YOU BRING 
We are looking for personalities with...​ 

• A completed commercial training with experience in payroll
• Ideally basic knowledge of labor and social security law
• A flair for numbers and understanding of working in a digital environment (SharePoints etc.)
• Confident handling of MS Office 365 (especially Excel and Teams)
• Fluent German and French skills in spoken and written form

And personalities who... 

• Work organized and responsibly and like to keep an overview
• Handle sensitive data discreetly and confidentially
• Are communicative and team-oriented and enjoy exchanging with others
• Are willing to learn and open to change – and enjoy developing themselves
   

THAT'S WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US 
We offer all our employees in the H&M Group attractive benefits and extensive development opportunities worldwide. 

• Employee discount of 25% on our brands H&M (including Beauty and Move), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET
• H&M Incentive Program – HIP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Corporate Benefits

JOIN OUR TEAM
This full-time position in Neuendorf (Switzerland) is based on a 38.5-hour week and is to be filled from 01.05.2026 . A part-time option can be agreed upon after consultation. The position follows a hybrid working model with the expectation that you are present in the office at least 3 days per week.

If you believe your experience, skills, and ambitions fit this role, please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 12.04.2026.

Due to data protection regulations, we can only consider applications via our applicant portal Smart Recruiters. 

Our strength and uniqueness lie in many things – in our inclusive culture, our strong values, and development opportunities. But above all, it is our colleagues who make us who we are. 

Become part of our team and take the next step in your career with us – the journey starts here! 

*We are committed to a fair, transparent, and competence-based recruitment process. Therefore, please do not attach a cover letter to your application. 

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