Senior Swiss Payroll Specialist

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. If you have good payroll knowledge and experience and you have good English/European/Asian language skills, you might be the one that we are looking for!

The opportunity

The Swiss Payroll Specialist role provides subject matter expertise and support in payroll delivery to local Payroll operation teams. Opportunity to partner with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for partnering with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery,
• Deliver payroll processing service for Swiss payrolls, ensuring the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities (including Build to Gross and Gross to Net, Pay processing, Post payroll validation, T&A management and reporting) are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation,
• Manage the Payroll volumes for multiple payroll clients with agreed turnaround time,
• Strong technical knowledge in Payroll regulations and be trusted advisor to country teams,
• Establish, maintain and develop strong and trusted client relationships that result in high client satisfaction and act as a primary day to day contact for assigned clients,
• Review and monitor for new code setup and monitor legislation changes are included in the processing,
• Manage payroll system set-up including data migration and transition (on-boarding),
• Work with multi-disciplinary functions (process & technology),
• Actively work with GDS Payroll Leader and internal team members in identifying and implementing the process standardization, simplification and automation opportunities,
• Manage the authorized payroll applications,
• Effective work planning and capacity utilization to manage an efficient service delivery.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good at project management and stakeholder management skills,
• Service excellence, customer orientation,
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite of products,
• Good understanding of a few payroll tools/technologies, ability to quickly adapt to new tools.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in controlling Payroll processes,
• Familiar with reporting monthly metrics to clients,
• Previous experience in handling high volume of full function payroll ,
• Payroll/HR/Finance/Systems background with an understanding of the core competencies of the payroll process,
• Proven ability to work effectively either as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels,
• Should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Science/IT,
• Fluent English language knowledge
• At least intermediate language knowledge in German or French.

Ideally, you will have

• A payroll related diploma/certificate may be advantageous, but not necessary,
• Prior experience in tax accounting and finance would be beneficial, but not necessary,

What we look for 

We look for candidates with proven experience in people management and strong experience in Payroll management

What Working At EY Offers

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

• Opportunity to develop in a truly global environment,
• Variety of platforms for upskilling including but not limited to Udemy, on-site trainings, language classes,
• Flexible full time working hours with respect to your work life balance,
• Interesting projects with global environment,
• Competitive salary and benefit package,
• High technology tools,
• Performance based bonus, recognition programs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY | Building a better working world 

 
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  

 
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  

 
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.