Senior Payroll Specialist - 6 months

Michael Page International; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

2 days home office per week

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page International is seeking a senior payroll operations professional for a 6-month temporary assignment in Switzerland. The role covers end-to-end payroll delivery, data integrity, and compliance across international payroll processes.

You will drive HRIS enhancements, collaborate with HR tech teams, and manage relationships with external payroll providers while ensuring strong controls and accurate reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Universities or business schools with HR/Finance focus preferred.
• Payroll qualification or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Experience with Workday or a similar HRIS is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery.
• Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, validations and audit documentation.
• Maintain robust payroll controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as a key stakeholder for HRIS and payroll system enhancements and testing.
• Collaborate with HR tech teams to optimize payroll processes in Workday.
• Ensure payroll data integrity through validation and quality-control measures.
• Analyze payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks and improvements.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and partners to ensure service levels.
• Provide senior payroll advisory on complex payroll, compensation and leave management.

Kenntnisse

Payroll expertise

HRIS & data governance

Stakeholder management

Workday proficiency

Ausbildung

University degree in HR/Finance

Payroll qualification (advantage)

Tools

Workday

Jobbeschreibung

• Lead payroll operations and ensure accurate and efficient payroll delivery
• 6 months of temporary mission starting asap

About Our Client

Our client is an international company.

Job Description

Payroll Operations Excellence

• Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
• Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, validations, and audit documentation.
• Maintain robust payroll controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

HR Systems & Data Management

• Act as a key stakeholder for HRIS and payroll system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation projects.
• Collaborate with HR technology teams to optimize payroll-related processes within Workday and connected platforms.
• Ensure payroll data integrity through rigorous validation and quality-control measures.
• Analyze payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison with external payroll providers and other payroll-related partners.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure service delivery aligns with established standards and controls.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Control functions on payroll-related initiatives and reporting requirements.

Payroll Advisory & Expertise

• Act as a senior payroll subject matter expert for complex payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave management matters.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Provide guidance on payroll processes, controls, compliance matters, and best practices.
• Support the implementation of compensation and benefits policies and related administrative processes.

The Successful Applicant

Education

• University degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional payroll qualification or equivalent certification is considered an advantage.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS platform is highly desirable.

Experience

• Significant experience in international payroll administration and operations.
• Demonstrated involvement in payroll transformation, systems implementation, process optimization, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong understanding of compensation and benefits administration.
• Experience managing relationships with external payroll providers.
• Proven ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

What's on Offer

2 days of home office per week.