HR Payroll Assistant (German)

at  Michael Page Switzerland

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Fiduciary based in Geneva

Job Description

• Collaborate with the account manager to handle administrative tasks for a specific client with approximately 150 to 200 employees, covering all stages from onboarding to offboarding across multiple cantons in both German and French-speaking regions, dealing with complex employee populations (including cross-border and temporary staff):
• Manage and update employee records;
• Prepare contracts and employment certificates;
• Draft termination letters for dismissals and resignations;
• Process work permit applications;
• Issue Swiss and international unemployment certificates, as well as interim earnings statements;
• Serve as the point of contact for social partners, and manage tax-at-source matters with cantonal authorities;
• Handle declarations and follow-up on sickness, accident cases, family allowances, and salary certificates;
• Oversee timesheet submissions and monitor employee time tracking;
• Act as the primary contact for employee inquiries, fostering strong relationships.
• Oversee all aspects of payroll operations for approximately 10 clients, totaling around 30 employees:
• Perform payroll calculations, manage deductions, and process payments;
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll administration;
• Maintain precise employee records;
• Support the complete employee lifecycle, from hiring to departure.

The Successful Applicant

• Fluent English mandatory, German language skills a strong asset;
• 2 years of experience in HR administrative tasks in a similar position mandatory;
• Experience with Swiss payroll softwares a plus (Abacus, Wineur Salaries);
• Multi-cantons Payroll experience would be a plus;
• Payroll experience a strong asset;
• Good Office/Excel/Word/Outlook experience;
• Management of priorities, multitasking, analytical, meticulous;
• Process/quality/solutions/client service oriented;
• Good communicator, team player;
• Swiss or valid permit.

Please refer the Job description for details