Payroll Specialist

Ref 2584036 | Date: 9 Oct 2026

Michael Page

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

Payroll Specialist (M/F/X)

Join an evolving international company and put your Payroll expertise at the service of improving HR processes.

Missions

You will 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 closing.
• Guarantee accurate and timely processing of salaries for several legal entities in Switzerland.
• Establish and control social insurance statements (AVS, LPP, LAA, IJM, AC), family allowances, and withholding tax.
• Prepare annual salary certificates and ensure compliance with Swiss legal obligations.
• Ensure coordination with administrations, insurance companies, and pension funds.

Payroll Systems and data quality

• Guarantee the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of salary data in the payroll systems.
• Manage and control interfaces between various HR and time management tools.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, inconsistencies between systems, and data quality issues.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at securing HR data and improving reporting tools.

HR Advice and collaboration

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

Continuous improvement and HR transformation

• Contribute to the standardization, documentation, and optimization of payroll processes.
• Identify areas for improvement to strengthen internal controls, operational efficiency, and data quality.
• Participate in HR transformation projects and the implementation of reliable and sustainable processes.
• Guarantee continuity and service quality in an evolving environment.

Candidate profile

We are looking for an experienced, autonomous, and rigorous person, possessing solid expertise in Swiss salary management and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

Professional experience and training

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Swiss salary management, including payroll processing for several legal entities.
• Proven experience in managing complex payroll processes and good mastery of Swiss legislation.
• Federal Diploma of HR Specialist, equivalent training, or specialization in salary management.
• Excellent knowledge of Swiss social insurance (AVS, LPP, LAA, AC, IJM).
• Good mastery of regulations relating to withholding tax and legal payroll obligations.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in SwissSalary is indispensable.
• Knowledge of time management and scheduling tools is an asset.
• Ease in using complex HR systems, interface management, and processing sensitive data.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify and resolve payroll anomalies.

Personal skills

• High degree of autonomy, sense of responsibility, and ability to manage payroll activities independently.
• Rigor, precision, and particular attention paid to data quality.
• Excellent organization 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 different stakeholders.
• Absolute discretion and strict respect for the confidentiality of personal data.

Languages

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

Conditions and Advantages

The opportunity to join an established international group, committed to a transformation of its HR activities.

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

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

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

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

A position offering autonomy, responsibilities, and the possibility to have a concrete impact on the organization.

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