Payroll Lead & Systems Champion (Swiss Payroll)

Coca-Cola HBC; Opfikon; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola HBC in Switzerland is seeking a Payroll Executive to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery through our external provider. You will be the main contact for payroll-related matters and help improve payroll processes and controls.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, tax and social insurance administration, year-end activities, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance and People & Culture. Fluency in German and strong English are required.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in payroll, payroll accounting, or social insurance administration.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll processes, social security regulations, and pension fund administration.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities.
• Fluent German and good business English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and social insurance activities in collaboration with the external payroll provider.
• Ensure correct administration of family allowances, withholding tax, and payroll-related absences (maternity leave, military service, unpaid leave, accidents, long-term illness).
• Review and approve the monthly payroll and ensure timely salary payments.
• Lead and coordinate all year-end payroll activities.
• Support monthly reconciliation of payroll-related financial accounts with Finance.
• Define, maintain, and improve payroll processes, policies, and controls.
• Coordinate internal and external People & Culture audits related to payroll activities.
• Manage interfaces with external partners, authorities, insurance providers, and pension fund representatives.
• Create and coordinate system enhancements (Change Requests) and resolve system-related issues (Incidents).
• Serve as trusted advisor to People & Culture colleagues and business leaders on payroll topics.
• Lead payroll projects and contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

German language

English language

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Workday

Job description

Coca-Cola HBC in Switzerland is seeking a Payroll Executive to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery through our external provider. You will be the main contact for payroll-related matters and help improve payroll processes and controls.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, tax and social insurance administration, year-end activities, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance and People & Culture. Fluency in German and strong English are required.