Payroll Specialist DE​/ENG

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

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

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.

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.