Senior Consultant - People Advisory Services - Payroll (Geneva)

EY; Lancy; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd in Geneva seeks a Senior Consultant for the Payroll area within People Advisory Services. The role is a part-time position; returnees are welcome, with responsibilities across national and international payroll and personnel administration.

You will collaborate with near-shore and off-shore teams, liaise with tax authorities and social security partners, and contribute to business development at the Geneva site.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in payroll or social security.
• Proficient in English; German/French is a plus.
• Experience with in-wage processing.
• Strong analytical skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll for national and international clients.
• Maintain payroll accounting and liaise with tax authorities and social security partners.
• Assist near-shore and off-shore teams with monthly payroll tasks.
• Support client acquisition and networking at the location.
• Contribute to various internal and external projects from day one.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team player

Wage processing experience

Education

Payroll diploma

Social security certificate

Tools

MS Office

ABACUS

SAP

Job description

Senior Consultant - People Advisory Services - Payroll (Geneva)

Location: Grand-Lancy / Geneva

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 31 Aug 2026

Requisition ID: 1739894

The opportunity

As the market leader in our tax services, we advise on all tax issues in a wide range of areas. This enables us to optimize the business and legal structures of our globally positioned customers. Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Our People Advisory Services department needs reinforcement and is looking for a motivated, flexible person for the payroll area as a senior consultant (part-time position; returnees are welcome).

Embark on your next professional journey and become part of our unique Tax Payroll team to support exciting projects every day!

Your key responsibilities

• Support national and international clients in payroll and personnel administration
• Keep payroll accounting and/or are responsible for payroll accounting, including communication with clients, tax authorities and social security partners
• Support our near-shore and off-shore teams to complete monthly payroll tasks
• Provide support in the acquisition of new clients and networking at the location
• Work on exciting internal and external projects from day one and gain in-depth insight into a wide range of industries and corporate divisions

Skills and attributes for success

• A recognized diploma/certificate in payroll, social security specialist or social security expert
• An excellent level of English; German/French is considered as an asset
• A strong analytical mind and the ability to combine method and rigor
• A first significant experience in in-wage processing
• A sound knowledge and experience in MS Office, ABACUS and/or SAP is considered as a plus
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting as well as a confident demeanor
• A true teammate, willing to invest yourself in a team in the long run
• Guarantees of success that will take you further with us: teamwork, determination, commitment and quick perception

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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