Region Zentralschweiz
Senior Payroll Specialist, 100% - [A016217]
- 06 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language), English (Intermediate)
- Region Zentralschweiz
About the job
Our client is an internationally active, family-run company from the European inland shipping sector. What once began with a single ship has developed into a successful corporate group with 17 ships, around 125 crew members abroad, and renowned clients from the energy industry. The specialisation lies in the transport of hazardous goods on European waterways. In February 2027, new offices will be established in Zug to strengthen the structure. For this, we are looking for a proactive payroll specialist who not only takes responsibility for payroll but also builds processes, helps shape structures, and actively supports management. An exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility in a initially small team, thinks along, and wants to make a difference as a;
Senior Payroll Specialist, 100% - [A016217]
Your Tasks
- Preparation of monthly payrolls and mutations for 125 HC’s and 3 entities including year-end tasks
- Personnel administration including drafting employment contracts and ensuring compliance with labour law requirements, maintaining personnel data, registrations and deregistrations with insurance companies and authorities
- Absence management (sickness and accident notifications, including monitoring progress and coordination with insurance companies)
- Responsibility for process development, management of family allowances, etc.
- Telephone support and advice to international employees on questions regarding payroll, social insurance, and other personnel administrative matters. You are an important contact person, explaining complex issues clearly and supporting employees in a solution-oriented and service-oriented manner.
Your Profile
- At least 5 years of experience in payroll with completed further training in payroll and/or HR/social insurance
- High degree of personal responsibility and strong service orientation, detail-oriented and conscientious, solution-oriented thinking and working, able to adopt a business perspective
- You may already be familiar with the ERP Abacus, proficient in Excel at least up to pivots and cross-references
- Native German speaker, English at least B2 (any additional language is an advantage)
The Company Offers
- Working hours: Flexible, 40 hours
- Holidays: 5 weeks
- Pension fund: 50/50
- Home office: not possible
- Parking: Yes, free of charge
- Workplace: Zug
- Start: from 01.03.2027
Humanis AG
Prime Tower · Hardstrasse 201 · 8005 Zurich
Telephone +41 44 366 60 00 · www.humanis.ch
