Senior Payroll Specialist - 6 months
Page Group Switzerland
Ref 2580707 | Date: 24 Sept 2026
We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for 6 months to play a key role in the delivery, optimization, and transformation of payroll operations within a complex international environment.
This position combines hands-on payroll expertise with a strong focus on process improvement, systems optimization, governance, and continuous transformation.
Senior Payroll Specialist - 6 months
Our client is an international company.
Missions
Payroll Operations Excellence
Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, validations, and audit documentation.
Maintain robust payroll controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities to streamline payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration processes.
Drive the implementation of new workflows, operational procedures, and process standardization initiatives across HR Operations.
Support payroll-related transformation projects, including systems upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and process redesign.
Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks.
HR Systems & Data Management
- Act as a key stakeholder for HRIS and payroll system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation projects.
- Collaborate with HR technology teams to optimize payroll-related processes within Workday and connected platforms.
- Ensure payroll data integrity through rigorous validation and quality-control measures.
- Analyze payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary liaison with external payroll providers and other payroll-related partners.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure service delivery aligns with established standards and controls.
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Control functions on payroll-related initiatives and reporting requirements.
Payroll Advisory & Expertise
- Act as a senior payroll subject matter expert for complex payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave management matters.
- Investigate payroll discrepancies and recommend sustainable solutions.
- Provide guidance on payroll processes, controls, compliance matters, and best practices.
- Support the implementation of compensation and benefits policies and related administrative processes.
Profil du candidat
Education
- University degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Professional payroll qualification or equivalent certification is considered an advantage.
- Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS platform is highly desirable.
Experience
- Significant experience in international payroll administration and operations.
- Demonstrated involvement in payroll transformation, systems implementation, process optimization, or operational excellence initiatives.
- Strong understanding of compensation and benefits administration.
- Experience managing relationships with external payroll providers.
- Proven ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Conditions et Avantages
2 days of home office per week.
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Données OFS 2024 —
5'850 CHF / mois
Fourchette : 5'106 – 6'786 CHF (P25–P75), brut avant charges.
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