Payroll Advisor for Switzerland
SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.
Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey – from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent.
About the role:
As a Payroll Senior Specialist for Swiss market, you will be a key contributor to the payroll operations service organization. The role includes payroll delivery assurance with high-quality operational support across various areas, including but not limited to:
Continuous payroll through the payroll control centre
Garnishments
Payroll policies and payroll controls
Compliance controls
Payment releases
Reporting to local authorities
You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuous operational excellence. The role also involves supporting the maintenance of local HR business process standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Additionally, you will work with clients and country teams to assess and manage localization activities, handle process deviations, and recommend optimal solutions aligned with both organizational and client needs
What do we have to offer?
Stable employment conditions: permanent employment contract (after a 3-month probation period)
Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities
Private medical care (LuxMed)
Cafeteria system / Sports card
Lunch card (Edenred)
Financial allowance for remote work
Loans for employees
Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)
Life insurance
Holiday allowance
Free language courses (during your working hours)
Annual bonus
Integration events
Free parking spaces for employees
Referral program
PPK (Employee Capital Plans): 3.5% employer contribution
Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or expand your knowledge horizontally, there’s always room to grow within SD Worx!
Which tasks can you expect?
Process payroll cases, provide appropriate resolutions, and act as the first escalation point for operating teams
Produce timely and accurate payroll in accordance with SD Worx processes, standards, and contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Participate in testing and validation related to system updates and configuration changes (e.g., new wage types)
Support system implementations, including testing phases, parallel processing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), in line with SD Worx best practices
Maintain daily communication with client-designated contacts to ensure effective payroll processing
Communicate with external parties, such as tax authorities and benefit providers, when required
Process Year-End activities and generate statutory year-end reports
Ensure that global and local process standards are understood, implemented, and followed by country teams, while accommodating client-specific requirements
What do you have to offer?
3–5 years of experience in payroll outsourcing within an enterprise business outsourcing environment
Knowledge of payroll processes, including but not limited to:
Continuous payroll through payroll control centre
Garnishments
Payroll policies and controls
Compliance controls
Payment releases and reporting to local authorities
Experience with SAP Payroll
Ability to work under pressure, effectively prioritize tasks, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with a focus on improving HR processes
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Good communication skills (both verbal and written) in English and the local language
Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.
Why Join SD Worx?
Flexible working: Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid working options – working arrangements are open for discussion
Learning & development: Access to professional training and an individual development plan
Career growth: Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your career, there is room to grow within SD Worx
Collaborative culture: From many locations, we work as one – moving from better to best together
SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.
All hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role‑related qualifications.