Beschreibung

Swissquote, we re 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 rewarding. We are 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 to investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we re genuinely proud of.Growing fast means room. Room to try things, own things, and pace most places can t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do work, there s space for both. We ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to shine. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the team takes care of each other. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.Feeling it? It s a good start.Senior Payroll & Benefits SpecialistWe are looking for a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own and manage our end-to-end payroll while contributing to the development of a robust payroll & benefits framework. This role combines excellence in payroll with a mindset to improve processes and drive efficiency.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 reconciliations and accounting entries, including monthly and annual closings in strict compliance with local labor laws, tax and social security regulations.- Act as the main point of contact for internal supervision and coordination of payroll processes with the abroad entities in collaboration with local HR partners and payroll providers.- Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all payroll activities.Process Improvement & Projects- Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.- Document and standardize payroll procedures and collaborate with HRIS teams to optimize systems and workflows.Compensation & Benefits- Manage benefits and ad hoc elements (bonuses, incentives, pension plans, etc.).- Contribute to salary benchmarking and market analysis to design and maintain salary grids and structures.- Partner with Talent Management on salary reviews and promotions.Analysis & Reporting- Monitor payroll and benefits budgets in collaboration with Finance.- Prepare regular reports and dashboards (headcount, payroll costs, variance analysis).- Provide insights and data to support management.Profile & Skills- 5+ years of experience in payroll, ideally in an international or fast-paced environment.- Deep knowledge of payroll processes, accounting principles, and strong knowledge of Swiss payroll and Swiss labor laws & regulations.- Experience with payroll systems and software.- Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail.- Exposure to Compensation & Benefits topics (benchmarking, salary structures, bonus schemes) is a strong asset.Soft Skills- High level of accuracy and organizational skills.- Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external providers.- Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.- Communication skills and ability to explain complex topics clearly.Please note Swissquote never requests sensitive personal information or payment of any kind during the recruitment process. Any such request is fraudulent. jid41ad680aen jit0832aen jpiy26aen