Swiss Payroll Specialist: Data Integrity & Compliance

IKEA; Spreitenbach; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Parental leave

Staff discount

Transport allowance

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Staff meals

Bonus payments

Job summary

IKEA Switzerland is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deepen expertise in payroll processes and HR governance. You will manage master data, perform payroll checks and ensure compliance with social security and tax rules while supporting co-workers and managers in day-to-day HR matters.

Fluency in German and English is preferred, with a proactive mindset and strong numerical skills. The role offers a collaborative environment and competitive benefits in a 100% onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant education or training in Payroll, HR or Social Insurance.
• Knowledge of Swiss payroll, social security, taxation and employment regulations with hands-on experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to balance overview with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Customer service mindset and quick learner.
• Strong communication in German; English a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record and administrate personnel master data in payroll system, timekeeping system and CDS.
• Record and check variable payroll data.
• Start payroll process and check payroll data to secure correct data for payment/accounting.
• Secure correct registration of co‑workers for social insurances/tax authorities.
• Register and monitor daily allowance insurances and prepare credit notes for accounting.
• Establish monthly statements to tax authorities and monitor invoices.
• Monitor expiration of child allowances.
• Establish year-end statements for social insurances and tax authorities.
• Produce various personnel and salary data reports.
• Complete forms for social insurances and public authorities.
• Support line managers, co-workers and HR in matters related to social insurance and HR system.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Swiss payroll

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

German fluency

English fluency

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

Education in Payroll/HR/Social Insurance

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

IKEA Switzerland is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deepen expertise in payroll processes and HR governance. You will manage master data, perform payroll checks and ensure compliance with social security and tax rules while supporting co-workers and managers in day-to-day HR matters.

Fluency in German and English is preferred, with a proactive mindset and strong numerical skills. The role offers a collaborative environment and competitive benefits in a 100% onsite setting.