swisselect ag
Bern
Head of Payroll & HR Services
- 09 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
Skills
HR ServicesLohnabrechnungLohnabrechnung erstellenPayrollPayroll ManagementPayroll ServiceZeiterfassungZeiterfassungssystemeAbout the job
For an established and successful organisation in the Bern area, we are looking for an experienced individual as Head of Payroll & HR Services for our client. In this key role, you will take responsibility for the professional payroll processing of a large employee population and lead a well-coordinated team.
Your Tasks
- Professional and personnel management of a payroll team
- Ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for several hundred to over a thousand employees
- Participation in the operational daily payroll business
- Responsibility for year-end tasks as well as social security and withholding tax processes
- Further development and optimisation of payroll and HR service processes
- Close collaboration with internal stakeholders and various company departments
- Support in digitalisation and transformation projects in the HR environment
Your Profile
- Commercial basic training with further education in payroll, social security or human resources
- Several years of experience in operational payroll processing for a large number of employees
- Initial or solid leadership experience is an advantage
- Strong numerical affinity as well as a structured and reliable working style
- Experience with modern payroll and HR systems
- Confident German language skills
The Offer
- Responsible leadership role with scope for design
- Exciting environment in an organisation with ongoing development and change projects
- Central workplace location in Bern with good accessibility
- Collegial and professional working environment
- Careful introduction and support by experienced specialists
Interested?
For further information, Susanne Buri (079 475 09 35) will be happy to assist you. Of course, we treat your contact and application with absolute confidentiality.