Winterthur
Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)
- 10 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 90 000 - 105 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8400 Winterthur
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports the company in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in personnel recruitment and career planning.
Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF90,000 - 105,000Who shapes the future of inclusive education? Our Rocken partner is a leading university in the field of special education and remedial education. With degree programmes in school remedial education, speech therapy, psychomotor therapy, and sign language interpreting, the institution trains professionals who make a real difference. The field of activity includes teaching, research, and services – from early remedial education to vocational inclusion. Multiprofessional teams work on practice-oriented projects and develop innovative approaches for social participation. The working method is characterised by scientific expertise, ethical standards, and a focus on sustainable development. Here, theory and practice are meaningfully linked. Ready for a role with real impact? Then we look forward to connecting you with our Rocken partner.
Role:
Our client is a renowned Swiss university focusing on education, research, and development in the field of special and remedial education. The institution combines scientific expertise with practice-oriented training and makes an important contribution to the advancement of the education and social sectors.
You can expect a meaningful and varied working environment with exciting tasks, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high professional standards. A respectful atmosphere, personal responsibility, and the opportunity to actively participate in future-oriented educational and research projects characterise the environment.
Responsibilities:
The independent processing of payroll and fee accounting, including all related pre- and post-payroll processes, is part of your responsibilities.
You take care of withholding tax, social security, and annual declarations, perform closing tasks, and ensure timely ELM submission.
For monthly and annual financial statements, you work closely with the financial accounting department and support payroll and social security audits.
Employees, supervisors, and external contacts rely on your expert support in payroll, tax, and social security matters.
Qualifications:
You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or an equivalent qualification.
Your several years of practical experience in independent Swiss payroll processing enable you to handle complex payroll topics confidently.
You bring sound knowledge of Swiss social security, labour, and tax law as well as a strong numerical understanding.
You are proficient in Abacus and MS Office/Excel at a high level.
Fluent written and spoken German.
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Open corporate culture
- Interesting and varied tasks/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
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Workplace
Winterthur
Contact
Istat Avezov,
+41443852152
