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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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Offres similaires

Données OFS 2024 —

5'850 CHF / mois

Fourchette : 5'106 – 6'786 CHF (P25–P75), brut avant charges.

Secteur approximé : les RH existent dans toutes les industries, cette fourchette reflète les agences de placement (classification OFS la plus proche disponible).

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