Payroll Manager Switzerland 80-100% (m/w/d)

* Own end-to-end Swiss payroll for a complex multinational business

* Drive payroll excellence, controls and continuous improvement

## About Our Client ##

Our client is a leading international organisation with a strong presence in Switzerland and operations worldwide. The company offers a collaborative environment where payroll plays a critical role in supporting business performance and employee experience.

## Job Description ##

* Lead the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across multiple Swiss entities.

* Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, including payroll processing, validations, payments and statutory reporting.

* Oversee relationships with payroll providers, software partners and external stakeholders.

* Ensure compliance with Swiss payroll, tax, social security and employment regulations.

* Maintain and strengthen payroll governance, controls, audit readiness and process documentation.

* Coordinate year-end payroll activities, salary certificates and statutory declarations.

* Partner closely with HR and Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, budgeting and workforce cost analysis.

* Produce payroll analytics, dashboards and management reporting to support business decisions.

* Lead payroll system enhancements, testing, automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

* Act as the primary contact for payroll-related employee, management and audit enquiries.

## The Successful Applicant ##

* Relevant education in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or Payroll, or an equivalent combination of professional qualifications and experience.

* Many years of payroll experience within a multinational or complex Swiss payroll environment.

* Strong expertise in Swiss payroll, social security and payroll-related taxation.

* Proven experience managing complex payroll operations, reporting and compliance activities.

* Experience working with payroll providers and third-party vendors.

* Strong knowledge of Abacus payroll; additional payroll systems experience is advantageous.

* Advanced Excel skills and excellent analytical capabilities.

* Native-level German and strong English communication skills.

* High attention to detail, strong integrity and a commitment to confidentiality.

* Proactive, hands-on and capable of driving process improvements in a complex environment.

## What's on Offer ##

* Strategic and visible payroll leadership role

* Exposure to a large multinational environment

* Broad stakeholder interaction across HR and Finance

* Opportunity to drive process optimisation and automation

* High level of autonomy and ownership

* Collaborative and professional working culture

* Attractive and diverse payroll scope within Switzerland

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JN-032026-6960764

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

HR Payroll

Industry

Business Services

Where

Zug

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-032026-6960764

Job Nature

Home Office