Payroll Specialist Lead
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JobgetherHuman Resources
SwitzerlandFull-TimeLead
Salary€57,500–€64,650 EUR
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Required Skills
- Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelComplianceStakeholder managementGoogle Workspace
Requirements
- Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processing, either in-house or within a payroll service provider environment.
- Strong knowledge of payroll best practices, compliance requirements, and operational processes.
- Experience managing payroll activities for a specific country or region.
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with productivity tools such as Excel and Google Workspace.
- Ability to identify process improvements and implement more efficient ways of working.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience mentoring or supporting payroll team members is highly valued.
- Ability to work effectively in an asynchronous, remote, and international environment.
- Fluent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Experience working remotely is a plus.
- Familiarity with AFAS payroll software is considered an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Act as a payroll subject matter expert for the assigned country or region.
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including statutory requirements, approvals, payments, exceptions, and compliance activities.
- Ensure payroll data integrity, accuracy, and quality across all processes.
- Manage payroll journals, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to maintain operational excellence.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency, and implement scalable solutions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across payroll implementation, finance, product, engineering, and other teams.
- Support and mentor payroll specialists, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Provide backup support to regional payroll managers when required.
- Contribute to automation and technology-driven improvements within payroll operations.
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