Swissquote
Financial Services
SeniorPayroll&CompensationSpecialist
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“Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist at Swissquote. Skills: Payroll management, Compensation & Benefits, Process improvement, Automation. Manage full monthly payroll cycle. Process payroll inputs”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in payroll, knowledge of payroll processes, knowledge of Swiss payroll, knowledge of Swiss labor laws & regulations, Experience with payroll systems and HRIS, Solid analytical skills, attention to detail
Nice to Have
ideally in an international or fast-paced environment, Exposure to Compensation & Benefits topics
What You'll Do.
Manage full monthly payroll cycle
Process payroll inputs
Perform payroll controls and reconciliations
Handle payroll-related accounting entries
Ensure compliance with local labor laws
Act as main point of contact for payroll
Ensure supervision and validation of payroll processes
Ensure proper documentation and audit trail
Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes
Drive automation initiatives
Document and standardize payroll and compensation processes
Collaborate with HRIS teams to optimize systems
Manage and calculate ad hoc compensation elements
Contribute to salary benchmarking and market analysis
Help design and maintain salary grids
Partner with Talent Management on compensation reviews
Monitor payroll and compensation budgets
Prepare regular reports and dashboards
Provide insights and recommendations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaboration with finance; collaboration with local HR partners; collaboration with payroll providers; Collaborate with HRIS teams; Partner with Talent Management; collaboration with Finance
Communication Scope
explain complex topics clearly
Full Job Description
At Swissquote, we’re all in. All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more powerful. We’re Switzerland’s leading digital bank — 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we’re genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checking [Humans of ](https://www.instagram.com/humansofswissquote)[Swissquote](https://www.instagram.com/humansofswissquote) on Instagram. Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there’s space for both here. We’ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to celebrate. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success. Feeling it? It’s a good start. Apply. We are looking for a Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist to own and manage our end-to-end payroll operations while contributing to the development of a robust compensation & benefits. This role combines operational excellence in payroll with a strategic mindset to improve processes and drive automation. Key Responsibilities : Payroll Management * Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. * Process payroll inputs, including variable elements, absences, and employee changes. * Perform payroll controls and reconciliations. * Handle payroll-related accounting entries, including monthly and annual closings in collaboration with finance. * Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security
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