Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist

Swissquote Group; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissquote Group is looking for a Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist in Indiana, Pennsylvania. This role involves managing the full monthly payroll cycle with accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and automating systems.

Ideal candidates have over 5 years of payroll experience, particularly in a fast-paced or international environment. Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll laws and compensation topics will be highly advantageous. Join us and contribute to our team's success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll, ideally in an international or fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and accounting principles.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full monthly payroll cycle accurately and timely.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for payroll costs and compensation analysis.

Skills

Payroll processes

Accounting principles

Swiss payroll laws

HRIS systems

Analytical skills

Compensation benchmarking

Job description

Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist

• Full-time
• Managerial role: No

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

Key Responsibilities

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 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.

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.
• 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.