Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist

Swissquote seeks a Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist in Gland, CH, to manage end-to-end payroll operations and drive process automation and strategic improvements.

This position is responsible for overseeing the complete monthly payroll cycle while also contributing to the development of a robust compensation and benefits framework. The role blends operational payroll management with a strategic approach to enhance processes and implement automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire monthly payroll cycle, guaranteeing precision, regulatory adherence, and on-time delivery.
• Process various payroll inputs such as variable pay, absences, and employee status changes.
• Conduct payroll controls and perform necessary reconciliations.
• Manage payroll-related accounting entries, including monthly and annual closings, in coordination with the finance department.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security mandates.
• Serve as the primary contact for any payroll-related inquiries.
• Supervise and validate payroll processes for international entities, working alongside local HR partners and payroll providers.
• Maintain thorough documentation and audit trails for all payroll activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance payroll and HR processes.
• Lead automation initiatives to boost efficiency and minimize manual tasks.
• Document and standardize payroll and compensation procedures.
• Partner with HRIS teams to refine systems and workflows.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in payroll, preferably in an international or fast-paced setting.
• Deep understanding of payroll processes, accounting principles, and compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of Swiss payroll practices and Swiss labor laws and regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• High level of accuracy and reliability.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external providers.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex topics clearly.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Compensation & Benefits topics (benchmarking, salary structures, bonus schemes) is a strong plus.

About the company

Swissquote is Switzerland’s leading digital bank with 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company moves fast but builds things they are genuinely proud of. Growing fast creates room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. The company has ditched the dress code. The company celebrates big wins and small.

• Switzerland’s leading digital bank with 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
• The company moves fast but builds things they are genuinely proud of.
• Growing fast creates room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer.
• The company has ditched the dress code.
• The company celebrates big wins and small.