Payroll HR Ops Partner fixed-term contract

This role offers the opportunity to lead payroll processes in collaboration with an external payroll provider ensuring accuracy compliance and smooth . You will act as a key link between internal teams and external partners handling payroll expat administration and audits while optimizing systems and processes. Additional responsibilities include managing absence cases supporting HR audits and preparing employment documents. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fastpaced executivelevel environment and is confident in navigating Swiss labor law and tax regulations.

What You Will Do:

Partnershipbased cooperation with the external payroll provider for payroll accounting (incl. content review of payrollrelated topics final acceptance and problem solving)

Implementation of proper and timely payroll accounting in compliance with all legal and internal regulations

System maintenance and optimization as well as ensuring companyrelated specifications with regard to data quality and compliance

Cooperation with internal interfaces and shared service centers (e.g. payroll accounting team)

Administration of expat payroll in cooperation with external partners

Support for monthly closing

Supporting the HR manager with external and internal audits

Ensuring proper handling of the absence process/longterm sick leave

Creation of employment references HR letters and employment contracts

Contact for employees on payroll accounting and HR issues

Whats in it For You:

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care life insurance stock purchase lunch subsidy sports cards).

WorkLife Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60 from the office and 40 from home)

Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.

Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.

Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression

Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.

Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.

Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts trainings soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.

Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.

Social events such as family events and charity auctions.

Comfortable working environment (Library relaxation area casual dress code).

Parking space for cars and bikes.

What You Will Need:

Above 3 years of professional experience in payroll

Sound specialist knowledge of Swiss tax social security and labour law

Fluent in German and English C1 both written and verbal

Commercial training or completed business studies

Experience in working with international internal and external providers

Very good knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Excel)

Strong teamwork skills customer orientation reliability and handson mentality

Strong affinity for numbers in combination with a solutionoriented and independent way of working

Knowledge of Workday and ServiceNow is an advantage

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