Senior Payroll Specialist

Swissquote; Gland; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Swissquote, a leading digital bank in Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist to own end-to-end payroll operations and help shape our compensation framework. You will partner with HR, Finance and external providers to ensure accurate payroll, tax compliance, and timely closings.

You will drive process improvements, automate manual tasks, benchmark salaries, and contribute to salary grids and compensation reviews.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of payroll experience in international or fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, accounting principles, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll and Swiss labor laws & regulations.
• Genuine interest in Compensation & Benefits topics and willingness to develop expertise.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS.
• Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exposure to Compensation & Benefits topics (benchmarking, salary structures, bonus schemes) is a strong plus.

Aufgaben

• Own end-to-end payroll operations and monthly cycle with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, changes, absences and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance for closures and audits of payroll accounts.
• Drive automation and process improvements to reduce manual work.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all payroll activities.

Kenntnisse

Payroll process

Swiss payroll laws

HRIS

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Automation mindset

Tools

HRIS systems

Jobbeschreibung

At Swissquote, we're all in.
All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring - and a lot more powerful.

We're Switzerland's leading digital bank - 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we're genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checkingHumans of Swissquote on Instagram.

Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can't offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there's space for both here.

We've ditched the dress code - but never the chance to celebrate. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist to own and manage our end-to-end payroll operations while contributing to the development of a robust compensation & benefits. This role combines operational excellence in payroll with a strategic mindset to improve processes and drive automation.

Payroll Management

• Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Process payroll inputs, including variable elements, absences, and employee changes.
• Perform payroll controls and reconciliations.
• Handle payroll-related accounting entries, including monthly and annual closings in collaboration with finance.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related queries.
• Ensure supervision and validation of payroll processes with the abroad entities in collaboration with local HR partners and payroll providers.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all payroll activities.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes.
• Drive automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Document and standardize payroll and compensation processes.
• Collaborate with HRIS teams to optimize systems and workflows.
• Manage and calculate ad hoc compensation elements (bonuses, incentives, equity/participation plans, etc.).
• Contribute to salary benchmarking and market analysis.
• Help design and maintain salary grids and compensation structures.
• Partner with Talent Management on compensation reviews and cycles.

Budget & Reporting

• Monitor payroll and compensation budgets in collaboration with Finance.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards (headcount, payroll costs, compensation analysis).
• Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in payroll, ideally in an international or fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, accounting principles, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll and Swiss labor laws & regulations.
• Genuine interest in Compensation & Benefits topics and a willingness to develop expertise in this area.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS.
• Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exposure to Compensation & Benefits topics (benchmarking, salary structures, bonus schemes) is a strong plus.

Soft Skills

• High level of accuracy and reliability.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external providers.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex topics clearly.