Swiss Payroll Specialist — 80% Flexible, Global Team

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

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.