Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist (HR Operations): Managing end-to-end payroll operations and developing compensation and benefits frameworks with an accent on Swiss labor law compliance and process automation. Focus on optimizing payroll workflows, calculating complex incentive plans, and driving data-driven compensation strategies.

Location: Gland, Switzerland

Company

Switzerland's leading digital bank providing trading, investing, and everyday banking solutions to over a million clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Handle payroll-related accounting entries and collaborate with Finance for monthly and annual closings.
• Supervise and validate payroll processes for international entities with local HR partners and providers.
• Drive automation initiatives and standardize payroll and compensation workflows.
• Design and maintain salary grids, perform market benchmarking, and manage incentive plans.
• Prepare headcount and payroll cost reports to provide insights for decision-making.

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years of experience in payroll, preferably in international or fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll and Swiss labor laws & regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS.
• Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external providers.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Compensation & Benefits topics such as benchmarking and bonus schemes.

Culture & Benefits

• Rapid growth opportunities and a culture of ownership.
• No dress code.
• Dynamic atmosphere with a focus on celebrating achievements.
• Inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer.