Payroll Specialist
Join our HR team for a meaningful temporary assignment! We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who is eager to learn, positive, and genuinely hands-on to support our end-to-end payroll operations for a multinational, matrix organization. Working alongside experienced HR & Finance teams, you'll develop hands-on expertise in Swiss payroll compliance while ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.
Job Description
What You'll Do
- Manage core payroll execution with our external provider and internal People Services team, including validation of data changes and final payment processing
- Support payroll month-end activities including accruals, forecasting, and presentation to leadership for approval
- Coordinate with Finance teams on cost allocation, reconciliation of taxes and social contributions (AVS, pension), and budget reporting
- Handle statutory declarations and support audit activities with Swiss authorities (FER CIAM, canton-level requirements)
- Process HR-related invoices and follow up with social insurance providers
- Support escalated questions on salary calculations and administrative payroll matters with internal stakeholders
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of payroll experience
- Sound knowledge of Swiss payroll regulations (AHV, social insurances, pension, canton requirements)
- Familiarity with payroll systems (Dynamics 365 a plus), HRIS (WorkDay a plus) and Excel for data analysis
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Full fluency in English (German and/or French is a plus)
Why This Role?
- Build expertise in international payroll operations within a supportive environment
- Work with an experienced HR team who will support your success
- Gain exposure to multinational payroll, Finance coordination, and audit processes
- Flexible temporary assignment with clear scope and defined responsibilities