Payroll Support 80% - 100% (m/f/d)

About the job

We are

... a prosperous retail company specialising in the non-food sector, with heart and Dutch charm, and we are proud of our corporate values.

In order to continue developing our presence in Switzerland, we are looking for motivated and committed employees who want to be pioneers alongside us in this adventure.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a start-up environment within one of the fastest growing international companies.

Want to grow with us and actively contribute to shaping both your career and the future of Action? Then apply now for the position of:

Payroll Support 80% - 100% (m/f/d)

Your Role

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and supporting various administrative tasks, thereby contributing to the smooth functioning of payroll and compliance processes within our organisation.

Your Main Responsibilities

Payroll and Insurance Administration

• Collect and process salary data.
• Manage processes related to taxes, social insurance, health insurance and work permits.
• Support Payroll Experts to ensure timely and correct salary payments in accordance with Swiss legal provisions.
• Participate in audits, unemployment benefit claims and payroll-related reports.
• Collaborate with the Finance department for salary account reconciliation.
• Ensure rigorous management and archiving of salary-related documents.
• Provide support at the systems and processes level.
• Support the HR team with payroll-related queries.
• Ensure effective communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage receivables: monitor unpaid receivables and draft reminder letters.
• Prepare employer certificates and interim earnings certificates.

Manage employee affiliation to pension funds and verify invoices

• Manage employee entries and exits.
• Communicate with the external pension fund.

Your Profile

Education and Experience

• A Swiss certification in payroll management is desirable, accompanied by a university degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience in personnel administration, ideally in retail.

Skills and Qualities

• Native German speaker, fluent in French and English.
• Very good knowledge of Excel and payroll/HR management systems.
• Methodical working style, excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Proactive personality oriented towards teamwork, able to prioritise even under pressure.

What Awaits You

• A competitive salary based on your experience and skills.
• Training and professional development opportunities via the Action Academy.
• Opportunities for advancement and development within a dynamic international organisation.
• A hybrid working environment with a friendly and dynamic team culture.
• 15% employee discount on all our products.
• A corporate culture based on teamwork, discipline and respect.
• A comprehensive onboarding programme that prepares you optimally to succeed in your role.

Interested? Here are the next steps:

1. Direct online application, indicating your availability date and salary expectations
2. Invitation to a first job interview
3. Second job interview
4. Are we on the same wavelength? Then we will make you an offer you cannot resist!

Action is a cost-conscious and environmentally aware company. We therefore encourage paperless applications.

We welcome all people regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion, age, as well as sexual orientation or identity.

For reasons of readability, we refrain from using simultaneous linguistic forms referring to different genders. All personal designations nevertheless apply to all genders.