- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy of salary and pension payments and resolving discrepancies.
- Administer social security accounts (AHV/ALV) for Swiss nationals and support staff with income tax queries, coordinating with external consultants for annual tax return processes.
- Prepare accounting journals, reconcile monthly and annual balances, and liaise with Finance and Banking providers.
- Ensure proper filing and archiving of payroll-related documentation in compliance with internal policies.
- Review and document payroll processes, recommend improvements, and implement agreed changes in collaboration with the Payroll Manager.
- Provide expertise on HR projects, including system implementations, ensuring successful integration for payroll and compensation & benefits.
- Offer ad hoc support to the Compensation & Benefits team, including coverage during absences of the Payroll Manager.
- Oversee PDA, loans, and blocked accounts to manage funding with banking partners.
International and fast paced company within the financial industryTemporary contract until March 2026
- 5+ years of experience in payroll, demonstrating expertise in processing, administration, and issue resolution, including multi-currency payroll.
- Strong knowledge of salary/pension management, reconciliations, reimbursements, and statutory requirements (AHV/ALV).
- Fluency in German (essential) and good written and spoken English
- Hands-on experience with HR IT systems, ideally Workday.
- Solid understanding of payroll, compensation, and benefits processes.
- Experience with exception and audit reporting.
- Familiarity with social security and tax management, including Swiss tax support.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to deliver under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent organizational abilities.
- Proactive learner with an interest in process optimization and knowledge sharing.
- Team player who is flexible and able to work independently.
- Experience with payroll system implementation and optimization.
- Knowledge of managing loans and savings accounts for employees and pensioners.
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft.
Our client is a reputable international financial institution based in Basel. They offer a dynamic and collaborative working environment and are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to strengthen their Payroll team and ensure the smooth handling of payroll operations, social security, and taxes for staff members and pensioners.
The successful candidate will join a reputable international financial institution, working in a collaborative environment with exposure to payroll process improvements and participation in the implementation of a new HR system.