HR Specialist - Payroll and HRIS

HR Specialist - Payroll & HRIS (12‑Month Contract) 100%

Languages: Fluent in German; knowledge of English, or French is an asset.

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced HR Specialist with strong expertise in Payroll and solid exposure to HRIS. The primary focus of this role is to lead payroll processes-not just support them-while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement within a complex Swiss payroll environment.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on ownership of payroll topics, experience with system management or optimisation, and a solid understanding of the full employee lifecycle. This role also provides administrative support across broader HR functions.

• Lead and manage end-to-end Swiss payroll processes with a high level of ownership
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of monthly payroll
• Handle complex payroll topics (e.g., social insurances, tax at source, reconciliations, regulations)
• Collaborate closely with finance, external payroll providers, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor changes in Swiss HR & payroll legislation and ensure implementation

• Maintain and update HRIS data (ideally in SAP
  )
• Support system improvements, troubleshooting, and enhancements
• Act as point of contact for HRIS-related inquiries and user support
• Contribute to HR digitalisation initiatives and process optimisation

• Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding
• Prepare HR documentation (contracts, amendments, confirmations)
• Provide administrative HR support across multiple HR topics
• Ensure compliance with Swiss HR laws and internal policies

• Proven experience leading payroll operations (not only support roles)
• Strong exposure to HRIS, ideally SAP
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss labour law, payroll regulations, and administrative processes
• Experience with complex payroll environments or system ownership
• Solid understanding of HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle
• Fluent English;
  French is a strong advantage
• Detail-oriented, structured, and proactive way of working
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Only candidates who meet the key requirements - especially fluency in German - will be contacted.

If you are interested in this position contact me as soon as possible! Send your CV over our home page to Fabiola Miranda or per mail directly to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.