We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of Swiss payroll operations, HR administration, and labour leasing compliance within a fast-growing international business.
This is a hands-on role for someone who understands the Swiss employment landscape and can confidently operate across payroll, HR operations, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders.
What you’ll be doing
Manage and coordinate monthly Swiss payroll with external payroll providers
Support employee onboarding and ongoing HR administration
Manage employment documentation, personnel records, contracts and HR processes
Act as a key point of contact for employee payroll and HR queries
Own compliance with Swiss labour leasing regulations and employment legislation
Oversee employee assignments, salary accuracy, social security contributions and GAV requirements
Liaise directly with SECO and cantonal authorities
Prepare and maintain documentation for audits, inspections and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve and scale Swiss HR and payroll processes
Partner with international teams to ensure Swiss operations remain fully compliant
What we’re looking for
Proven experience in Swiss payroll, HR, staffing, labour leasing or recruitment operations
Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and labour leasing regulations
Understanding of Swiss staffing industry GAV requirements
Experience working with payroll providers and managing payroll administration
Confidence dealing with regulatory authorities and compliance matters
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment
Strong stakeholder and employee communication skills
Nice to have
HR, Economics, Psychology or related qualification
German and/or French language skills
Experience within staffing, labour leasing, EOR or another regulated employment environment
Experience scaling HR operations within a growing international organisation
Location: Switzerland
Focus: Swiss Payroll | HR Operations | Labour Leasing Compliance
Environment: International | Fast-growing | High ownership
If you’re a Swiss payroll/HR professional looking for a role where compliance, ownership and operational impact genuinely matter, get in touch.
zanelviljoen@albertbow.com
