Role Overview
In this role, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous optimisation of payroll activities in Switzerland, including the executive population. You will act as a subject matter expert and partner closely with internal stakeholders, external providers, and authorities to ensure a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all Swiss employees, including Executives
* Manage calculation, payment, and annual declaration of social security contributions and withholding taxes
* Maintain full compliance with Swiss tax, social security, and employment regulations
* Review and approve employee expense reports in line with internal guidelines
* Coordinate year-end payroll activities (salary statements, certificates, audits)
* Oversee data exchange between payroll systems, finance, and insurers/authorities
* Drive payroll process optimisation, documentation, and scalability improvements
* Stay up to date on payroll legislation and best practices
* Act as point of contact for audits, authorities, and internal stakeholders
What You Bring
Technical Skills
* Completed commercial training with further education (e.g., Swiss Federal Specialist in Finance and Accounting or Social Insurance)
* Initial experience in payroll, with knowledge of Swiss payroll processes; executive payroll experience is a plus
* Solid understanding of Swiss employment law
* Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with HRIS or payroll systems
* Fluency in German and English are a must; French or Italian a plus
Human Attributes
* High attention to detail and organisational strength
* Absolute integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information
* Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to take the next career step
* Strong communicator and effective collaborator across teams
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an impactful role where you will shape and streamline payroll processes across Switzerland. You’ll join a collaborative team culture with room to grow professionally in a local team as part of an international group.
About Us
Blackbird® Talent Solutions is a Swiss boutique specializing in recruiting talents/leaders in the areas of Finance & Accounting, HR, Supply Chain and Sales in Switzerland and across Europe. We are based in Zurich and have previous corporate experience from well-known global organisations in combination with our recruitment and talent development expertise. Our approach is consultative and human-centric in all our interactions.
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