Payroll Manager Switzerland 80-100% (m/w/d)

Michael Page; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Swiss payroll lead to drive end-to-end payroll delivery for a complex multinational business in Switzerland. You will manage monthly payroll, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain governance across entities.

Role requires strong Abacus payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills and fluency in German with good English communication. You will collaborate with HR, Finance and external partners to optimise processes and reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant education in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll, social security and payroll-related taxation.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across multiple Swiss entities.
• Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, including payroll processing, validations, payments and statutory reporting.
• Oversee relationships with payroll providers, software partners and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss payroll, tax, social security and employment regulations.
• Maintain and strengthen payroll governance, controls, audit readiness and process documentation.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, salary certificates and statutory declarations.
• Partner with HR and Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, budgeting and workforce cost analysis.
• Produce payroll analytics, dashboards and management reporting to support business decisions.
• Lead payroll system enhancements, testing, automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll-related employee, management and audit enquiries.

Kenntnisse

Abacus payroll

Excel

Payroll systems

English

German

Ausbildung

Finance/HR/Business Administration/Payroll education

Tools

Abacus

Jobbeschreibung

• Own end-to-end Swiss payroll for a complex multinational business
• Drive payroll excellence, controls and continuous improvement

• Own end-to-end Swiss payroll for a complex multinational business
• Drive payroll excellence, controls and continuous improvement

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international organisation with a strong presence in Switzerland and operations worldwide. The company offers a collaborative environment where payroll plays a critical role in supporting business performance and employee experience.

Job Description

• Lead the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across multiple Swiss entities.
• Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, including payroll processing, validations, payments and statutory reporting.
• Oversee relationships with payroll providers, software partners and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss payroll, tax, social security and employment regulations.
• Maintain and strengthen payroll governance, controls, audit readiness and process documentation.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, salary certificates and statutory declarations.
• Partner closely with HR and Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, budgeting and workforce cost analysis.
• Produce payroll analytics, dashboards and management reporting to support business decisions.
• Lead payroll system enhancements, testing, automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll-related employee, management and audit enquiries.

The Successful Applicant

• Relevant education in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or Payroll, or an equivalent combination of professional qualifications and experience.
• Many years of payroll experience within a multinational or complex Swiss payroll environment.
• Strong expertise in Swiss payroll, social security and payroll-related taxation.
• Proven experience managing complex payroll operations, reporting and compliance activities.
• Experience working with payroll providers and third-party vendors.
• Strong knowledge of Abacus payroll; additional payroll systems experience is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and excellent analytical capabilities.
• Native-level German and strong English communication skills.
• High attention to detail, strong integrity and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Proactive, hands-on and capable of driving process improvements in a complex environment.

What's on Offer

• Strategic and visible payroll leadership role
• Exposure to a large multinational environment
• Broad stakeholder interaction across HR and Finance
• Opportunity to drive process optimisation and automation
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Collaborative and professional working culture
• Attractive and diverse payroll scope within Switzerland

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6960764