Payroll and HR Operations Specialist

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll and HR Operations Manager based in Geneva, Switzerland. The role involves overseeing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance with Swiss regulations, and managing HR operations across the employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in payroll management, possess strong expertise in Swiss payroll compliance, and be fluent in both French and English. This full-time, permanent position offers an opportunity to enhance and improve payroll processes.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in payroll and HR operations, ideally within an international environment.
• Strong expertise in Swiss payroll, including legal and compliance aspects.
• Solid experience in HR administration with excellent organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process ensuring compliance with Swiss regulations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.
• Drive improvements in HR operations focusing on efficiency and digitalization.

Kenntnisse

Payroll management

HR operations

Swiss regulations compliance

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Tools

HR information systems

Jobbeschreibung

Own and deliver end-to-end payroll excellence for Switzerland

Manage HR operations across the employee lifecycle

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious company based in Geneva.

Job Description

Payroll ownership & compliance (core focus)

• Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with Swiss regulations
• Act as the key point of contact for payroll matters, liaising with internal stakeholders and external providers
• Monitor payroll data quality, perform controls, and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Ensure compliance with Swiss employment law, social security, and tax requirements
• Contribute to the enhancement, automation, and continuous improvement of payroll processes

HR operations & employee lifecycle

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, internal mobility, and offboarding
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HR systems
• Handle HR administration such as employment certificates, attestations, and work permits
• Support the coordination of junior and temporary recruitment activities
• Act as a trusted HR contact for employees, delivering a high level of service and responsiveness

Projects & continuous improvement

• Drive improvements in HR operations, with a strong focus on efficiency, digitalization, and data integrity
• Contribute actively to HR systems and process enhancement projects
• Collaborate closely with HR stakeholders across regions, ensuring alignment and consistency of practices

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in payroll and HR operations, ideally within an international or complex environment
• Strong expertise in Swiss payroll, including legal and compliance aspects (essential)
• Solid experience in HR administration, with excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Detail-oriented, rigorous, and committed to delivering accurate and high-quality payroll outputs
• Solution-driven mindset, with the ability to anticipate issues and propose pragmatic improvementsStrong interpersonal skills, with a service-oriented and collaborative approach
• Comfortable working with HR information systems and digital tools
• Fluent in French and English

What's On Offer

Full time and permanent contract.

Quote job ref: JN-062026-7051292