Payroll Specialist (w/m/d)

Andermatt Swiss Alps seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations, lead system migration, and ensure compliance with Swiss regulations in a hybrid role based in Andermatt.

This position is central to the organization's payroll transformation efforts, supporting the move to a new system while enhancing process efficiency through automation and digitalization. The specialist co-leads the design, implementation, and stabilization of payroll structures, particularly in response to organizational and legal entity changes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complete payroll cycles for multiple entities, guaranteeing precision, punctuality, and adherence to all legal, tax, and regulatory standards.
• Independently handle monthly and year-end payroll executions across various business units.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, including reconciliation and validation procedures, to preserve data integrity.
• Administer social insurance and pension affairs, managing annual reconciliations, absence-related benefits, and compensation fund settlements.
• Act as a reliable consultant for HR teams, managers, and staff regarding payroll inquiries, social insurance, and related topics.
• Examine payroll data and emerging trends to facilitate reporting, strategic decision-making, and ongoing process optimization.

Requirements

• A background in commercial studies, business administration, or payroll, preferably supplemented by further education in Human Resources, Social Insurance, or a related discipline.
• Several years of hands-on experience in payroll administration, ideally within complex, multi-entity environments.
• Deep understanding of Swiss payroll accounting practices, social insurance laws, and reconciliation methodologies.
• High proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including stakeholder management and clear communication, combined with a reliable, service-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in German at a C1/C2 level and an intermediate command of English (B1).

Nice to have

• Prior involvement in payroll transformations, process improvement projects, system implementations, or digitalization efforts.
• Familiarity with the Mirus payroll system.
• Additional language capabilities beyond the core requirements.

About the company

Andermatt Swiss Alps is responsible for planning, constructing, and developing the year-round destination of Andermatt, including residential and hospitality properties in Andermatt Reuss. The group also owns and operates hotels, a golf course, and a concert hall.

• The company is dedicated to the comprehensive development of Andermatt as a four-season destination.
• Operations span diverse assets including real estate, hospitality, sports, and cultural venues.