Senior Payroll Specialist
Senior Payroll Specialist
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of our Swiss payroll operations as well as payroll for selected EMEA countries. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing Swiss payroll as a core responsibility and the ability to operate independently in a complex international environment.
This role requires a collaborative team player capable of working within a globally distributed team. The position is based in Lausanne with a hybrid work model requiring office presence twice a week.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management (Swiss & EMEA)
Lead and manage the endtoend monthly payroll process for both Switzerland and selected EMEA countries.
- Ensure full compliance with tax social security and labour regulations.
- Coordinate payroll activities with local payroll providers across Switzerland and selected EMEA countries.
- Manage all payroll lifecycle including salaries bonuses commissions benefits pensions stock options and statutory deductions.
- Review and validate payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Calculate and validate overtime deductions and other pay elements.
- Ensure accurate processing of new hires leavers international transfers and contractual changes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payrollrelated queries from employees and thirdparty vendors.
- Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes and ensure their timely implementation.
Process & Systems Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing enhancements to payroll systems processes and reporting tools.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally to ensure payroll operations align with companywide systems and business goals.
CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Work closely with Finance Accounting HR Legal and other internal teams to ensure accuracy compliance and alignment in all payrollrelated matters.
Qualifications :
- At least 57 years of payroll experience with a strong focus on Swiss payroll (HR Swiss certificate is a plus) as a primary responsibility. Experience with French payroll is a plus.
- Language Skills: Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with payroll systems and tools (e.g. Workday SAP ADP Bamboo HiBob.. and strong Excel skills. Experience with HCM implementation would be a plus.
- Knowledge:
Indepth understanding of Swiss payroll legislation taxation and benefits. Familiarity with broader EMEA payroll regulations is beneficial. - Leadership:
Proven ability to work independently manage thirdparty providers and drive crossregional process improvements. - Location:
Based in Lausanne with a hybrid schedule.
Preferred Attributes
- Strategic mindset with strong problemsolving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A collaborative solutionsdriven team player.
- Comfortable working in a fastpaced international environment with shifting priorities.
Additional Information :
We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works giving our customers IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate realtime analytics automation and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges create ever more productive workplaces and deliver happy satisfied employees in the digital workplace.
With over 1000 employees across 5 continents Nexthink operates as One Team connecting collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees Nexthinkers and our commitment to diversity inclusion and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us from all cultures and backgrounds speaking many different languages.
If you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere lots of challenges and having fun while working this is a great opportunity for you! Check what we offer:
- Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package (including stock options).
- Very good location next to the PrillyMalley train station.
- Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding.
- Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 25 days of holidays we offer) plus 3 companypaid volunteer days.
- Free access to a fitness centre inside the building.
- Reimbursement of the halffare travel card for public transport.
- Reimbursement up to 50 of the cost of French classes.
- Fresh fruit cookies and soft drinks as well.
- Regular company and team events like Voluntary Days Pizza talks Team Building activities hosting Meetups at the office and more!
- Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
- We offer a relocation package to people who are coming from another country.
Please note that not all the benefits listed above are available for temporary contract and internship roles. To ensure you have the most uptodate information we recommend checking with your Recruitment Partner.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
