Payroll Specialist (70 – 80%)

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a globally renowned institute in the field of global health with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, teaching, and services at local, national, and international levels. Around 1,000 people from 96 countries work at Swiss TPH in areas such as infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health, as well as health systems and programs.

The "Administration" department is the backbone of Swiss TPH and supports the areas of research, teaching, and services with the units "Finances and Controlling", "Human Resources", "Informatics", and "Infrastructure". In total, around 70 people work in administration at Swiss TPH.

Become part of our motivated HR Services team! Due to a retirement, we are looking for a committed professional in payroll accounting from May 2026 or by arrangement as

Payroll Specialist (70 – 80%)

Thanks to your many years of experience in payroll processing, you bring the necessary expertise and confidence to competently and reliably handle our payroll runs.

How can I apply:

Please submit your application documents online with:

• Resume
• Motivation letter including the name and contact details (email or phone) of 1 – 2 references
• Certificates and work references

At Swiss TPH, we maintain an inclusive and diverse work environment that values and respects differences regarding gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We are convinced that diversity enriches our work and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Please note that we can only consider applications submitted via our online platform. As long as the position is visible on our website, we are open to new applications. Applications via email or agencies will not be considered.

Become part of our vision to make the world a healthier place – we look forward to your application!

Contact:

If you have content-related questions about the position, Monika Weisskopf, HR Services, will be happy to assist you by phone: +41 (0)61 284 93 93.