Associate Business Partner at Schroders

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll administration, Compensation and benefits, Employee relations, Performance management, HR administration, Oracle, Abacus, MS Office, Data analysis, Regulatory compliance, Onboarding, Global mobility, Financial services, Communication, Organizational skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Associate Business Partner – Schroders Capital, Zurich Fix Term Contract (June 2026 - February 2027) About Schroders Group Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes. Who we’re looking for The Associate Business Partner is responsible for providing efficient and high-quality service and administration to employees. The role is client facing and supports all employees with various P&C requests. This role, one will need to be technically strong, efficient, focused on establishing and maintaining strong relationships, and client focused. Key activities Payroll and Benefits Administration * Participate and collaborate with the P&C team and payroll vendor to ensure a successful transition of monthly payroll duties and its related tasks as per the given timeline * Support the annual compensation and bonus review process with bonus pool allocation, bottom-up calculations, line-by-line checks, bonus and salary decisions, communication, while also liaising with London (P&C, Comp & Benefits Team) * Coordinate Share & Fund Awards compensation plans; collaborate with London, Computershare, and employees for administration of deferred compensation plans Business Partner / Administration Duties * Responsible for accurate and timely execution of new joiner process in close collaboration with the Operations Specialist as well as IT and Line Management (on boarding, probation period, etc.) * Monitor and prepare relevant agreements for all long-term absences (accident, sickness, and parental) and liaise with insurance providers where necessary * Review and update the Global Mobility Schedule as appropriate, including any information on pending assignments/transfers * Liaise with London P&C and IT on Oracle system updates and employee issues, and ensure correct data in Oracle, including long-term leaves (e.g., sickness, mat leaves, etc.) Employee Relations * Counsel line managers and staff on a variety of employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, policies and procedures, and the GToE * Provide support for business changes, e.g., restructuring, cost reduction, redundancy and redeployment, and organisational build change * Handle investigations in close relationship with Legal Position Requirements * Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration preferred * HR Fachfrau/Fachmann required * 5+ years’ experience working in P&C and payroll administration * Experience working within financial services industry and with global compensation * Knowledge of key P&C concepts as well as federal and state employment regulations (taxes, insurances, and social security) * Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint,) and P&C/payroll systems (Oracle, Abacus) * Strong written and verbal communication and language skills (German and English) * Highly organized, ability to multi-task, and strong accounting skills * Ability to apply analytical and logical thinking to define problems, interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions We recognise potential, whoever you are Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics. We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

Responsibilities

The Associate Business Partner provides high-quality HR and payroll administration services while supporting employees with various P&C requests. They are responsible for managing compensation processes, onboarding, employee relations, and ensuring accurate data maintenance within HR systems.