Payroll Manager

Location: Remote (Switzerland)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: HR Tech | Global Payroll | Employer of Record (EOR)

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a fast-growing global HR technology business to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR and payroll professional with strong knowledge of Swiss labour legislation and labour leasing regulations to play a key role in supporting Swiss operations.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee HR administration, payroll coordination, and regulatory compliance while acting as the primary point of contact for Swiss employment matters. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a dynamic international business.

About the Role

As Payroll Manager, you will manage day-to-day HR operations, coordinate payroll with external providers, and ensure compliance with Swiss labour leasing legislation, employment law, and staffing industry regulations. You will act as the Responsible Person for the Swiss entity, partnering with both internal teams and regulatory authorities to ensure all employment activities are compliant.

This role combines payroll, HR operations, compliance, and stakeholder management within a collaborative, globally distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Coordinate employee onboarding and support new joiners
• Prepare employment contracts, job descriptions, and HR documentation
• Maintain accurate personnel and labour records
• Respond to employee HR and payroll queries
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with the Swiss payroll provider, including timesheets, leave, sick pay, and allowances

Swiss Labour Leasing Compliance

• Act as the Responsible Person for the Swiss entity
• Ensure compliance with Swiss labour leasing legislation, Swiss employment law, and staffing industry GAV requirements
• Oversee compliant employee assignments to clients
• Monitor salary accuracy and social security contributions
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections
• Act as the primary liaison with SECO and cantonal authorities
• Respond to regulatory enquiries, audits, and inspections
• Ensure business operations comply with Swiss legal requirements

Operational Leadership

• Support Swiss operational activities and HR best practices
• Drive process improvements across HR operations
• Collaborate with global internal teams to ensure compliance across Swiss employee engagements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR and payroll processes

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in labour leasing, staffing operations, HR operations, or recruitment with operational responsibility
• Alternatively, a relevant qualification combined with applicable operational experience
• Strong knowledge of:
• Swiss labour leasing regulations
• Swiss employment law
• Staffing industry GAV
• Experience managing staffing operations independently
• Familiarity with Swiss payroll processes
• Experience engaging with Swiss regulatory authorities
• Strong communication and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent stakeholder and people management skills
• German or French language skills advantageous but not essential

Nice to Have

• Experience within an Employer of Record (EOR), HR Tech, or global payroll environment
• Exposure to international HR operations
• Process improvement experience
• Experience working with external payroll providers
• Knowledge of Swiss compliance audits and inspections
• German and/or French language proficiency

What's On Offer

• Competitive market-related salary
• Fully remote working opportunity
• Annual leave in line with the Swiss Labour Code
• Opportunity to play a key role in Swiss operations within a rapidly growing international business
• Exposure to global teams and cross-border HR operations
• Strong career development opportunities within a high-growth organisation

Company Culture

This organisation is built on a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo, take ownership of outcomes, and work together to deliver exceptional service. The business values innovation, teamwork, and creating meaningful impact while supporting ongoing professional growth in an international environment.

Please Note: If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, consider your application unsuccessful.