Senior Payroll Support Administrator

About the role

SD Worx, a European provider of payroll and HR services, is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Support Administrator for its SSC Switzerland team. The role delivers accurate, timely and compliant payroll administration for assigned customers or employee populations, working within defined procedures, controls and payroll calendars.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll inputs such as employee master data, variable payments, deductions, absences, benefits, starters, leavers and contractual changes, and check completeness and authorisation
• Perform payroll checks and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrective action
• Review payroll outputs, reports and control totals to spot inconsistencies before approval and release
• Answer routine and moderately complex payroll queries from employees, managers, customers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate payroll records, audit trails and supporting documentation
• Support payroll transitions, parallel runs, year-end activities, audits and system changes, and take part in testing updates and legislative changes
• Provide feedback on recurring errors and share process knowledge with colleagues

Required profile

• Diploma, professional qualification or equivalent practical experience in payroll, HR, finance, accounting or business administration
• Relevant experience in payroll administration, including validations, reconciliations and query resolution
• Working knowledge of payroll rules, legislation, collective agreements, confidentiality and data protection
• Fluent English; an additional language relevant to the customers is an advantage
• Experience supporting payroll testing, audits, transitions or year-end activities is desirable

Required skills

• Proficiency in payroll or HR information systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical ability, attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Ability to organise work, manage competing priorities and meet fixed payroll deadlines with limited supervision

What we offer

• Leave from day 1, with seniority leave after 3 years
• Medical insurance covering you and two dependents, with a mobile voucher and fixed internet allowance
• Fixed transport allowance, car loan with subsidised interest and yearly performance review with bonus
• Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid options, and the option to work from any SD Worx location for 4 weeks a year (EU only)
• Individual development plan, training and career growth opportunities