An exciting job opportunity just became available for a Payroll Specialist who is ready to lead a medium-sized team in a collaborative international company with great career development opportunities.

About the Payroll Manager role:
This company is looking for a driven and diligent Payroll Specialist / HR Administrator with excellent social skills. From day one, you will lead a team of 6-7 Payroll and HR administrators and be responsible for ensuring high-quality standards of Swiss Payroll operations. You will be reporting into the Global Payroll Director, who will train you and give you guidance on a day-to-day. With time, you will gain more and more responsibilities related to global payroll.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Swiss payroll operations for around 1,000 employees, ensuring timely monthly payments and accurate accounting.
• Coordinate and manage the entire payroll system, ensuring legislative compliance and conducting regular audits.
• Support internal processes, including month-end support, annual leave reports, and assisting in quarter- and year-end closings.
• Liaise with pension funds, Swiss social security, insurance companies, and tax authorities, and handle internal, external, and statutory audits.
• Lead a Payroll/HR team of 7, serving as the main contact for managers regarding salary and tax issues.

Key Requirements:

• Professional degree in HR/Finance with further education in Payroll (e.g. Fachausweis).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Payroll, preferably in an international setting, with leadership experience.
• Fluent in English, strong proficiency in Germany highly preferred; other languages a plus.
• Proficient in accounting, finance, and software like MS Office, Oracle, and ADP; problem-solving and attention to detail essential.
• Seeking open-minded individuals who can manage details and remain calm under pressure.

Benefits:

• Fun, friendly, and collaborative work environment
• Inspiring headquarters located in the heart of Zurich, equipped with free gym facilities, a coworking café and an open floor plan.
• International environment that embraces change
• Great career development opportunities.

This well-known industry leader is looking to develop talent who are passionate about learning and growing in a forward-thinking company that adds value to people across the globe. If this sounds like something that might interest you, we encourage you to apply