Payroll Specialist (60% - 80%)

Michael Page (Switzerland); Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

80% flexible working

Exposure to payroll and HR ops

Hands-on payroll experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Michael Page (Switzerland) is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its international finance team. You will manage end-to-end payroll with an external provider, ensure accuracy of monthly processing, and support close activities.

Fluency in English is required, French and/or German are an advantage, and an 80% flexible working arrangement is offered. This role requires strong Excel skills, knowledge of Swiss social security contributions, and experience with payroll ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of payroll administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll regulations and social security contributions.
• Experience with payroll processes managed with external providers.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll in collaboration with external payroll provider.
• Review, validate, and process payroll-related changes and employee data.
• Ensure timely monthly payroll processing.
• Support monthly close activities, including accruals and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll costs and budgeting.
• Perform reconciliations of social security contributions and pension schemes.
• Process HR-related invoices and liaise with social insurance institutions.
• Respond to employee and management queries about payroll.

Skills

Swiss payroll regulations

Advanced Excel

External payroll provider management

English fluent

Tools

Payroll ERP systems

Job description

• International and collaborative environment
• Hands-on Swiss payroll expertise

About Our Client

Global organization

Job Description

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process in collaboration with the external payroll provider.
• Review, validate, and process payroll-related changes and employee data.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll.
• Support monthly close activities, including accruals, forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance teams on payroll costs and budget analysis.
• Perform reconciliations of social security contributions, pension schemes, and payroll-related accounts.
• Process and monitor HR-related invoices.
• Liaise with social insurance institutions and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to employee and management queries regarding payroll calculations and payroll administration.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 4 years of experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll regulations and social security contributions.
• Proven experience managing payroll processes with external providers.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Experience with payroll ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Fluent in English; French and/or German are an advantage.
• Able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Professional, discreet, and committed to delivering a high-quality payroll service.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and international environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of payroll and HR administration activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Flexible 80% working arrangement.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processes and employee lifecycle management.
• Opportunity to contribute to key HR operations