International Payroll Administrator

International Payroll Administrator 100%

Our company is further expanding by setting up a brand-new manufacturing site located in Nidau. In order to reinforce our HR department in Brügg, we are currently recruiting a professional for the position as International Payroll Administrator 100%.

• Coordinate and oversee end-to-end payroll processes for multiple international entities in collaboration with external payroll providers
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery across countries, including data collection, validation, and approvals
• Review payroll outputs, reports, and reconciliations provided by vendors
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements in each country
• Manage payroll calendars, deadlines, and funding requirements
• Support new country setups, provider transitions, and payroll process improvements
• Handle employee payroll-related queries across regions
• Process and coordinate equity-related payroll activities (e.g., stock options, RSUs), ensuring accurate taxation and reporting in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external providers
• Act as backup for the Swiss payroll process, ensuring continuity in case of absence of the primary payroll owner
• Assure compliancy with legal and SOX requirements as well as Quality standards and best practice
• Facilitate internal and external audits by providing records and documentation to the Senior Manager Payroll and Benefits
• Works on specific payroll projects in collaboration with the Senior Manager Payroll and Benefits

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field
• French or German, fluent in English, any other language is a plus
• Minimum 3 years of experience in international payroll, preferably in a multi-country environment
• Experience working with foreign payroll or expats payroll preferable, and with external payroll providers
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel, Payroll system i.e. ABACUS, a plus
• Able to work in an international environment and in virtual teams, very well structured, organized, and stress resistant

• 40 working hours a week
• Modern working spaces
• Minimum 25 days of vacation
• Modern cafeteria spaces
• Monthly contribution to health insurance costs

• Training and development plans
• Free parking spaces as well as very good connections to public transportation
• Regular social company events such as summer party/party

The right decision: working at STAAR Surgical. STAAR Surgical offers you the ideal environment to develop your career and to progress professionally and personally, within a multicultural and international company. We also offer the following benefits: