Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Added 09/09/2026Own end-to-end Swiss payroll for a complex multinational businessDrive payroll excellence, controls and continuous improvementAbout Our ClientOur client is a leading international organisation with a strong presence in Switzerland and operations worldwide. The company offers a collaborative environment where payroll plays a critical role in supporting business performance and employee experience.Job DescriptionLead the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across multiple Swiss entities.Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, including payroll processing, validations, payments and statutory reporting.Oversee relationships with payroll providers, software partners and external stakeholders.Ensure compliance with Swiss payroll, tax, social security and employment regulations.Maintain and strengthen payroll governance, controls, audit readiness and process documentation.Coordinate year-end payroll activities, salary certificates and statutory declarations.Partner closely with HR and Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, budgeting and workforce cost analysis.Produce payroll analytics, dashboards and management reporting to support business decisions.Lead payroll system enhancements, testing, automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.Act as the primary contact for payroll-related employee, management and audit enquiries.The Successful ApplicantRelevant education in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or Payroll, or an equivalent combination of professional qualifications and experience.Many years of payroll experience within a multinational or complex Swiss payroll environment.Strong expertise in Swiss payroll, social security and payroll-related taxation.Proven experience managing complex payroll operations, reporting and compliance activities.Experience working with payroll providers and third-party vendors.Strong knowledge of Abacus payroll; additional payroll systems experience is advantageous.Advanced Excel skills and excellent analytical capabilities.Native-level German and strong English communication skills.High attention to detail, strong integrity and a commitment to confidentiality.Proactive, hands-on and capable of driving process improvements in a complex environment.What's on OfferStrategic and visible payroll leadership roleExposure to a large multinational environmentBroad stakeholder interaction across HR and FinanceOpportunity to drive process optimisation and automationHigh level of autonomy and ownershipCollaborative and professional working cultureAttractive and diverse payroll scope within SwitzerlandQuote job refJN-032026-6960764Job summaryJob FunctionHuman ResourcesSpecialisationHR PayrollIndustryBusiness ServicesWhereZugContract TypePermanentJob ReferenceJN-032026-6960764Job NatureHome Office
