Senior Payroll Specialist (all genders)

Merck Group

Merck Group

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Key information

  • Publication date:

    18 April 2024
  • Workload:

    100%
  • Contract type:

    Unlimited employment
  • Language:

    German (Fluent), English (Fluent)

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

 To complement our local payroll department at our Buchs site, we are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist(all genders) who can handle assigned tasks in both German and English.

Your role

As Senior Payroll Specialist(Expert 2) for German-speaking Switzerland you are responsible for support and performance of the payroll and time and attendance processing function, including entry and maintenance of payroll and T&A related data. Upholding the "4 eyes" principle you ensure accuracy for payroll data entries. Providing exemplary customer services by answering payroll and T&A related inquiries and build partnerships with peers, HR Business Partners, internal clients and vendors. You manage complex tax and social security tasks and serving as point of contact for external authorities if needed. Emphasizing continuous improvement and optimization opportunities, you take ownership of implementing enhancements. You are responsible for updating procedures and work instructions when necessary to achieve optimal operational efficiency.

 

Your qualification

  • 5+ years of experience in Swiss Payroll 
  • Experience of working with HR Shared Service Center 
  • In-depth knowledge of systems and technology that support payroll (Abacus)
  • Specific payroll and time and attendance expertise and strong knowledge in legal regulations, social security and tax system in Switzerland (HR Swiss exam nice to have)
  • Focus on continuous improvement opportunities related to efficiency and payroll best practice and bring forward to Payroll Supervisor
  • Ensure consistent utilization of company policy, standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with legal requirements
  • Strong operational skills
  • Fluent German is a must and very good knowledge of English is required 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

Contact

  • Luciano Pastore
  • Merck Group

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