Overview
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time for field employees, ensuring compliance with ICRC rules, regulations, and Swiss Labour laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages payroll workflow, including pre- and post-closing transactions, in compliance with Swiss legislation.
- Prepares monthly payroll, processing lifecycle changes such as hiring, sicknesses, benefits, and end of service.
- Computes calculations and performs related checks based on system reports.
- Processes payroll-related transactions, including mobility benefits, overtime, and allowances.
- Applies monthly controls according to the payroll planning calendar.
- Facilitates payroll output, social contributions statements, and financial statements.
- Controls payslips for accuracy and identifies/escalates exception cases.
- Provides salary documents and bank domiciliation certificates upon employee request.
- Supports and handles payroll-related requests.
- Develops and updates documentation and processes, adapting to legislative or internal guideline changes.
- Develops and updates quality control mechanisms.
- Participates in internal and external audits.
- Upholds data protection laws and internal regulations.
- Provides support and guidance to other HR Administration teams on Payroll processes.
Required Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience working within Payroll Administration.
- Knowledge of administrative aspects related to contractual obligations.
- Experience using and knowledge of HR Information systems, in particular Strategic and/or Success Factors (SAP) considered an asset.
Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent experience.
- HR certification an asset.
