Zürich
Payroll Specialist
- 14 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Basic knowledge)
- 8036 Zürich
About the job
With 300 different opportunities in the fields of audit and consulting, our employees can choose the career path that suits them best. With our experience in business transformation and ESG consulting, we support our clients in tackling the greatest challenges of our time. We are a goal-oriented and values-based company where your insights create opportunities for you and your commitment contributes to a better future. Work that matters – supported by a community that values differences and cares for you. Gain valuable experience that lasts a lifetime and receive recognition for your achievements. Find opportunity everywhere with KPMG.
Payroll Specialist
Location: Zurich
Workload: 80-100%
Start Date: Immediately or by arrangement
How You Advance KPMG
- Support timely and accurate payroll processing, including withholding tax and social security declarations as well as the preparation of salary statements for a client portfolio.
- Be the contact person for clients on all matters related to payroll, personnel administration, and social security.
- Assist with expatriate payroll, shadow payrolls, and complex social security relationships.
- Contribute to the management of various accounting mandates.
Why You Are Successful
- Preferred: Further training as a Payroll Expert or federal certificate in HR, social security, or fiduciary services, completed or in training
- Good knowledge in payroll and social security as well as initial experience in payroll accounting and personnel administration
- Fluent German skills and good English skills
- Solid MS Office skills; Abacus and SAP knowledge advantageous
- Dynamic personality with team spirit and high quality awareness
Your Benefits
Unleash Your Potential
We offer personalised training programmes, a wide range of courses, and tailored career paths to help you fully realise your potential. Our offerings include specialised courses, mentoring programmes, further education, the People Manager Academy, and much more. We encourage you to develop future-proof skills through digital learning, external programmes, and support for professional qualifications. Surrounded by motivated and open-minded experts, you can exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and help shape the future.
Grow at KPMG
Mentoring and Networking
At KPMG, we support your professional and personal development through personalised mentoring programmes and a culture of collaboration.
Through programmes like WoMentoring for young professionals, networking, and social events, you build enriching relationships with colleagues and clients. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are key to innovation and professional growth.
Flexible Working
We provide the necessary support and flexibility to balance your career with your private life. You can benefit from hybrid working models, flexible hours, the option to work from abroad (up to 10 working days per calendar year), and generous parental leave. Additionally, you have the option to purchase extra holiday days.
Work at KPMG
Additional Benefits
Successful employees need top IT infrastructure and excellent mobility – not only during work but also privately. KPMG pays your mobile phone bill, offers financial support for your mobile phone device, and an SBB half-fare travelcard subscription. Additionally, parking spaces are available at fair prices. Our lunch allowance takes care of your nourishment. Furthermore, you benefit from additional discounts in various areas.
Generous Parental Leave
We offer generous parental leave: 18 weeks maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave, which you can take within the first year after the birth or adoption of your child. Fathers can additionally apply for up to 2 months of unpaid leave.
To further support families, we offer places in camps for children aged 6 to 15 during school holidays in cooperation with MS Sports. Additional support is available through our Parents Circle.
Inspired by Innovation
At KPMG, you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts. In our inspiring environment, clear thinking and strong perspectives matter more than hierarchies – because good ideas always take precedence here. We support you with state-of-the-art tools and cutting-edge AI technologies so that you can participate in and actively shape technological progress in your daily work.
Lived Diversity
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is reflected in our policies and practices. Become part of a culture that celebrates uniqueness. In our various communities (KNOW, KNOW Young, Pride, and Internationals at KPMG), you can connect with like-minded colleagues.
Values & Culture
Health & Wellbeing
We promote the wellbeing of our employees with a conscious focus on mental health. Our offerings include practical webinars on self-care and training for managers. Additionally, we provide discounts on numerous fitness offers and sports opportunities – ideal for integrating exercise into your workday.
Pension Fund
We offer you above-average benefits for building a solid retirement provision.
Our Commitment
Quality and integrity are crucial at KPMG to foster trust and effect change. We are aware of the broader impact of our actions and provide trustworthy services with a constant focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). Additionally, we actively engage in social responsibility: we support volunteering and promote charitable projects through the KPMG Foundation.
Commitment
Questions? We Are Here for You
Christos Makridis
Experienced Hire Recruiter
cmakridis@kpmg.com
+41 58 249 26 30
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christos-makridis-48661bb3/