Senior Payroll Specialist - 6 months

Geneva Interim View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for 6 months to play a key role in the delivery, optimization, and transformation of payroll operations within a complex international environment.This position combines hands-on payroll expertise with a strong focus on process improvement, systems optimization, governance, and continuous transformation.

Added 23/09/2026

  • Lead payroll operations and ensure accurate and efficient payroll delivery
  • 6 months of temporary mission starting asap

About Our Client

Our client is an international company.

Job Description



Payroll Operations Excellence

  • Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
  • Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, validations, and audit documentation.
  • Maintain robust payroll controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration processes.
  • Drive the implementation of new workflows, operational procedures, and process standardization initiatives across HR Operations.
  • Support payroll-related transformation projects, including systems upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and process redesign.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks.



HR Systems & Data Management

  • Act as a key stakeholder for HRIS and payroll system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation projects.
  • Collaborate with HR technology teams to optimize payroll-related processes within Workday and connected platforms.
  • Ensure payroll data integrity through rigorous validation and quality-control measures.
  • Analyze payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.



Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary liaison with external payroll providers and other payroll-related partners.
  • Monitor vendor performance and ensure service delivery aligns with established standards and controls.
  • Partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Control functions on payroll-related initiatives and reporting requirements.



Payroll Advisory & Expertise

  • Act as a senior payroll subject matter expert for complex payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave management matters.
  • Investigate payroll discrepancies and recommend sustainable solutions.
  • Provide guidance on payroll processes, controls, compliance matters, and best practices.
  • Support the implementation of compensation and benefits policies and related administrative processes.

The Successful Applicant



Education

  • University degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Professional payroll qualification or equivalent certification is considered an advantage.
  • Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS platform is highly desirable.



Experience

  • Significant experience in international payroll administration and operations.
  • Demonstrated involvement in payroll transformation, systems implementation, process optimization, or operational excellence initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of compensation and benefits administration.
  • Experience managing relationships with external payroll providers.
  • Proven ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

What's on Offer

2 days of home office per week.

Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110779

Job summary

Job Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HR Payroll
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110779

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