Payroll Officer

Working within a collaborative payroll team, you will partner closely with HR, Finance, external service providers, and employees to deliver a high-quality payroll service while supporting process improvements and operational excellence.

Payroll Administration

• Review payroll data and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process salary, pension, and payroll-related adjustments while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll payments to employees and beneficiaries.
• Prepare payroll accounting journals and support monthly and annual reconciliations.
• Act as a key contact for payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Liaise with banking providers regarding payroll transactions and issue resolution.

Social Security & Taxation

• Administer social security obligations in line with Swiss regulatory requirements.
• Support employees with payroll and tax-related enquiries.
• Coordinate with external advisors on annual tax support processes.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with internal policies.
• Review and document payroll processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Support implementation and communication of process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and audit requirements.

Team Support

• Provide ad hoc support across the payroll function.
• Assist with workload coverage during team absences.
• Contribute to a collaborative and knowledge-sharing team environment.

• Minimum 5 years of experience within payroll administration or payroll operations.
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Experience managing payroll activities across multiple currencies.
• Knowledge of Swiss payroll legislation, social security, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit activities.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, particularly payroll, compensation, and benefits.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms, ideally Workday.
• Excellent written and spoken English (German strongly advantegous)
• Experience supporting employees with Swiss tax-related queries nice to have

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• 4 month contract with possibility of extension on long term basis
• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Monday 15 June.