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Payroll Specialist FR/ENG

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
Payroll Specialist FR/ENG

added 24/02/2026

  • Fluent English & French
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist

About Our Client

A well‑established fiduciary firm in Geneva.

Job Description

  • Full Payroll Management : Managing the complete payroll process for large international companies, including one with around 300 employees, covering:
  • Stock options, RSU, LTIP
  • Bonuses and variable compensation
  • Expatriate and impatriate management, various benefits
  • Management of absences, APG, LAA, LPP
  • Management of Additional Smaller Mandates :
  • Processing payroll for a portfolio of SMEs and diverse clients.
  • Advising and supporting clients on Swiss HR and social security legislation.
  • HR Administration & Social Insurances:
  • Handling employee entries and exits.
  • Monitoring social insurances (AVS, LPP, LAA, IJM…).
  • Managing Swissdec declarations, withholding tax, salary certificates, etc.
  • Possibility to Take Over Accounting Mandates (Optional) :
  • Managing simple or complex accounting entries.
  • Participating in monthly/quarterly/annual closings.
  • Participating in account reviews.
  • Working on various fiduciary accounting mandates.
  • Ability to work effectively within the team and, in the future, potentially manage two team members.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in managing complex Swiss payrolls.
  • Experience in a Big 4 / Big 8 firm or in a fiduciary is a strong asset.
  • MandatoryprovenexperiencewithAbacuspayroll software.
  • Comfortable working in both multinational and SME environments.
  • In‑depth knowledge of Swiss labor law, withholding tax, and social insurances.
  • Bilingual French/English.
  • Excellent communication skills, including with international stakeholders.
  • Strong autonomy
  • Preference will be given to candidates based in Switzerland.



What's on Offer

  • Flexible working hours
  • Flexible working rate (80-100%), excluding Fridays.
  • A real opportunity to expand the role to include accounting responsibilities.
  • A dynamic and well‑structured team.
  • A supportive atmosphere and a growing environment.
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6949913

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-022026-6949913

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