Global Payroll & HR Systems Manager

Last Minute Group; Chiasso; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive and friendly work environment

Training development programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading travel-tech company is seeking a Global Payroll & HR Systems Manager in Switzerland to oversee global payroll operations and optimize HR systems. This role requires a strong background in payroll management with at least 7 years of experience. The candidate will ensure compliance across multiple countries and lead systems implementation projects. The position offers a hybrid working model, promoting an inclusive environment with international collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Global Payroll management and HR Systems administration.
• Deep knowledge of complex multi-country payroll processes and compliance.
• Strong experience in leading HRIS implementation and optimization projects.
• Excellent English communication; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll operations across multiple countries.
• Manage all HR Systems globally, acting as primary system administrator.
• Ensure compliance and security protocols for payroll and HR systems.
• Maintain data integrity and develop global payroll/system metrics for leadership.
• Manage relationships with external providers and vendors.

Skills

Global Payroll Management

HR Systems Administration

Multi-country payroll processes

HRIS Implementation

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

https://corporate.lastminute.com/careers/job/?id=744000113487537&jobName=Global%20Payroll%20&HR_Systems_Manager

The Company

At lastminute.com, we live for the holidays. We are the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages. With technology, we turn spontaneous thoughts into meaningful experiences, helping people travel the world.

Job Description

We are looking for a Global Payroll & HR Systems Manager to join our team of around 1,700 people worldwide to help us power up the traveller’s journey for millions of holidaymakers. The role will focus on leading our global payroll operations, optimizing HR systems, and ensuring compliance across multiple geographies. If you have a strong background in global payroll management, HRIS implementation, and systems optimization, keep on reading, as you might be the perfect fit for this job.

The job in brief:

Working model – hybrid from Switzerland

Team – you will join the People Operations team

Level – Manager, reporting to Head of Payroll

Contract – Permanent – full-time (EUR 36 h/week)

What your impact will be:

Lead end-to-end global payroll operations for all countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations.

Own and manage all HR Systems (HRIS/HCM) globally, acting as the primary system administrator and continuous improvement driver.

Lead global HRIS implementation and upgrade projects, ensuring seamless integration with other internal systems (e.g., Finance).

Ensure global payroll and HR systems compliance and security protocols are met.

Manage relationships with external payroll providers and HRIS vendors worldwide.

Develop and maintain global reporting metrics on payroll, HR data, and systems performance for senior leadership.

Provide expert guidance on best practices for payroll and HR systems configuration and data integrity.

Qualifications

Your expertise:

Proven (at least 7 years) experience in Global Payroll management and HR Systems administration (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle).

Deep knowledge of complex multi-country payroll processes and compliance requirements.

Strong experience in leading HRIS implementation, integration, and optimization projects.

Demonstrated ability to embrace change and challenge the status quo to improve operational efficiency.

Strong ownership of the global HR Systems perimeter, with the ability to manage priorities and work autonomously.

Excellent communication skills in English is essential. Any other additional language will be considered a plus.

Experience in a travel or tech company environment.

Exposure to and/or experience with People Operations & Administration in any additional European and extra-European countries is a plus.

Additional Information

Perks of working with us:

• How we work together: An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you’ll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities)

How we learn together:

• Professional and managerial skills development training paths, access to e-learning platforms such as O’reilly, Udemy, Coursera (depending on the department), and to our internal platform offering bespoke training content

Wish you were here? We do, too!

Selection process steps*:

• HR interview (10-30 minutes)
• 1st interview (Manager + HRBP): soft skills + technical knowledge
• 2nd interview (Manager +Director)
• (*Please note the process can slightly vary. The recruiter in charge will share more details when setting up the interview)

Our commitment to celebrate diversity and generate belonging At the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility. We strongly believe in an equal opportunity space, which is welcoming and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know unicity drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel.

Eligibility by criteria: By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you are legally authorised to work in the country of employment and that you do not require visa sponsorship to obtain employment visa status.