Payroll Manager Switzerland 80-100% (m/w/d)

Own end-to-end Swiss payroll for a complex multinational business Drive payroll excellence, controls and continuous improvement About Our Client

Our 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 Description

Lead 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 Applicant

Relevant 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 Offer

Strategic and visible payroll leadership role Exposure to a large multinational environment Broad stakeholder interaction across HR and Finance Opportunity to drive process optimisation and automation High level of autonomy and ownership Collaborative and professional working culture Attractive and diverse payroll scope within Switzerland

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