Payroll Manager (CH)

Playroll group; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Playroll group is looking for a Payroll Manager to support Swiss operations. This role ensures smooth HR administration, payroll coordination, and compliance with local regulations.

The ideal candidate will manage HR processes, liaise with external payroll providers, and act as a key compliance partner. Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and excellent communication skills are essential for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Experience in labour leasing, staffing operations, HR, recruitment, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labour leasing regulations and staffing industry GAV requirements.
• Proven ability to manage HR operations independently with compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support employee onboarding activities for compliance.
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation and records.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with external providers.

Skills

Labour leasing experience

Knowledge of Swiss employment law

Payroll process familiarity

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Economics, or related field

Job description

Playroll was built to power a borderless economy. We help businesses and their people thrive, no matter where they're based. Since opening our doors in 2022, we've grown alongside the world of distributed work. What started with our Employer of Record solution has expanded into an integrated suite of HR solutions for companies of every size, covering contractor management, global employment, payroll, benefits and compliance. We're looking for talented people to help shape the future of work, today.

We're driven by a constant pursuit of excellence – building better products, better problem‑solving, better ways to work across borders. If you thrive in fast‑moving environments and want to help build what comes next, join our team to drive meaningful change.

What Being A Payroll Manager (CH) At Playroll Entails

Playroll is looking for a Payroll Manager to support and strengthen our Swiss operations, ensuring smooth HR administration, payroll coordination, and compliance across all local employee engagements. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Chief Operating Officer, you'll act as a trusted partner to employees, external payroll providers, and regulatory bodies while helping to build scalable HR processes in a fast‑growing international business. This role combines hands‑on HR operations with responsibility for Swiss labour leasing compliance. You'll play a key role in maintaining regulatory standards, supporting employees throughout their lifecycle, and ensuring Playroll operates in line with Swiss employment legislation. It's an opportunity to make a direct impact while working in a dynamic, global environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support employee onboarding activities, ensuring new hires receive a smooth and compliant introduction to Playroll and its processes.
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation including employment contracts, job descriptions, personnel records, and employee information materials.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee HR and payroll queries, providing timely support and guidance.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with external Swiss payroll providers, ensuring accurate submission of timesheets, leave, allowances, and payroll data.
• Serve as the Responsible Person for Playroll Switzerland AG, ensuring compliance with Swiss labour leasing regulations and employment legislation.
• Oversee compliant employee assignments, salary accuracy, social security contributions, and adherence to staffing industry GAV requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and support regulatory audits, inspections, and requests from Swiss authorities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for SECO and cantonal authorities regarding labour leasing and employment compliance matters.
• Support process improvements and HR operational best practices that strengthen consistency, efficiency, and compliance across Swiss operations.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure Swiss employee engagements remain compliant and aligned with company standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in labour leasing, staffing operations, HR, recruitment, or a related field with strong operational involvement.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labour leasing regulations, Swiss employment law, and staffing industry GAV requirements.
• Proven ability to manage staffing or HR operations independently while maintaining high levels of compliance and accuracy.
• Experience engaging with Swiss regulatory authorities and managing compliance-related communications, audits, or inspections.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and coordinating payroll administration in a regulated employment environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and documentation standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and support employees across a variety of HR matters.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast‑paced, international environment.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills, balancing operational delivery with employee experience.

Bonus Points For

• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Economics, Psychology, or a related discipline combined with practical operational experience.
• German or French language skills to support communication with employees, payroll providers, and regulatory authorities.
• Experience working within staffing, labour leasing, employer of record, or other highly regulated employment environments.
• Experience supporting process improvements and scaling HR operations within a growing international organisation.