Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist

Das ist der Job

Process payroll inputs, including variable elements, absences, and employee changes.

Darum lohnt es sich

Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist Full-time Managerial role: No We are looking for a Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist to own and manage our end‑to‑end payroll operations while contributing to the development of a robust compensation & benefits. Collaborate with HRIS teams to optimize systems and workflows.

Experience & Skills 5+ years of experience in payroll, ideally in an international or fast‑paced environment. Exposure to Compensation & Benefits topics (benchmarking, salary structures, bonus schemes) is a strong plus. This role combines operational excellence in payroll with a strategic mindset to improve processes and drive automation.

Key Responsibilities Payroll Management Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Perform payroll controls and reconciliations. Handle payroll‑related accounting entries, including monthly and annual closings in collaboration with finance.

Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements. Act as the main point of contact for payroll‑related queries. Ensure supervision and validation of payroll processes with the abroad entities in collaboration with local HR partners and payroll providers.

Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all payroll activities. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes. Drive automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual work. Document and standardize payroll and compensation processes.

Manage and calculate ad hoc compensation elements (bonuses, incentives, equity/participation plans, etc.). Contribute to salary benchmarking and market analysis. Help design and maintain salary grids and compensation structures. Partner with Talent Management on compensation reviews and cycles.

Budget & Reporting Monitor payroll and compensation budgets in collaboration with Finance. Prepare regular reports and dashboards (headcount, payroll costs, compensation analysis). Provide insights and recommendations to support decision‑making. Strong knowledge of payroll processes, accounting principles, and compliance.

Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll and Swiss labor laws & regulations. Experience with payroll systems and HRIS. Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Soft Skills High level of accuracy and reliability. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, and external providers.

Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex topics clearly. #J-18808-Ljbffr