Zürich
Payroll Specialist / HR Generalist (100%)
- 10 August 2026
- 100%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- Zürich
About the job
Your new role in the Payroll & HR environment
For an internationally connected company with several Swiss entities, we are looking for a committed individual as a Payroll Specialist / HR Generalist (100%), ideally immediately.
In this role, you will take responsibility for the independent and precise execution of the entire payroll process (end-to-end) as well as for central HR administration processes. You will act as an important interface between employees, managers, HR, finance and social insurance.
The position offers a varied field of activity with high personal responsibility, direct influence on processes and development opportunities within a dynamic organisation.
Your tasks
- Independent execution of the monthly payroll processing (end-to-end payroll)
- Calculation and processing of salaries, bonuses, expenses and deductions
- Handling of social insurances (AHV, ALV, BVG, UVG) as well as withholding tax
- Processing of entries and exits, changes and absences
- Maintenance and control of the time recording system
- Reconciliation of payroll data with financial accounting
- Preparation of reports, evaluations and year-end tasks
- Ensuring compliance with legal, social insurance and tax regulations
- Contact person for employees and managers on payroll and HR matters
- Participation in the entire employee life cycle (contracts, administration, processes)
- Participation in HR and payroll projects (digitalisation, process optimisation)
- Support in the further development of HR policies and systems
Your profile
- Commercial basic training with further education in payroll, HR or social insurance
- Several years of experience in independent payroll processing in Switzerland
- Sound knowledge of social insurance and tax law (CH)
- Very good knowledge of MS Excel and payroll systems (e.g. Abacus or comparable)
- Structured, precise and independent working style
- Strong numerical understanding and high analytical skills
- Service-oriented, discreet and resilient personality
- Very good German skills, good English, French an advantage
What to expect
- Versatile and responsible payroll and HR function
- High scope for design in processes and working methods
- Modern working conditions including home office option
- Collaboration in a professional, collegial HR team
- Development opportunities within an international corporate group
- Attractive employment conditions and additional benefits
Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application or simply contact us easily by phone or e-mail.
Löwenstrasse 25
8001 Zurich