Payroll Specialist

TL;DR

Payroll Specialist (HR Operations): Managing end-to-end payroll for approximately 750 employees with an accent on Swiss labor law, social insurance, and tax compliance. Focus on optimizing payroll processes within the Papaya system and ensuring accurate reporting for accounting and external stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid (up to 2 days home office); must have expert knowledge of Swiss labor law

Company

Global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space focusing on transforming waste into energy, heat, and other valuable resources.

What you will do

• Process end-to-end payroll for ~750 employees, including hires, terminations, and salary changes.
• Manage social security matters, family allowances, pension funds, and withholding tax.
• Actively contribute to the optimization and development of payroll processes in the Papaya system.
• Serve as the competent advisor for employees and managers on employment and social insurance issues.
• Support P&C Administration in complex social insurance cases and collaborate closely with the Payroll Manager.

Requirements

• Commercial apprenticeship EFZ and further training in payroll/social insurances.
• Expert knowledge of Swiss labor law, social insurances, and withholding tax.
• At least 5 years of payroll experience, ideally in a large company with a complex structure.
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel (pivot tables, queries).
• Very good German and English skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Above-average employer pension benefits with three different plan options.
• Flexible work arrangement with the option for home office up to 2 days a week.
• Regular corporate events, such as summer and Christmas celebrations.