Associate Payroll Specialist EMEA

• Independently deliver accurate and timely payroll for Swiss entities, in compliance with local laws and regulations
• Process payroll mutations including hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses and allowances
• Input and maintain payroll data in payroll systems, databases and spreadsheets
• Coordinate payroll activities for expats and cross-border employees in cooperation with Global Mobility and external vendors
• Manage payroll controls, including SOX and audit requirements
• Prepare and collect approvals for payroll-related bank payments
• Respond to internal and external payroll-related inquiries (payroll, taxation, social insurance)
• Support payroll reporting (earnings, tax reports, statutory reports) and cooperate with HR Shared Services on report distribution
• Contribute to the development, standardization and improvement of payroll policies, processes and internal controls
• Actively participate in projects, working groups and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain payroll documentation and support knowledge sharing within the payroll team
• Stay up to date with payroll best practices, regulatory changes and payroll technologies

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a relevant Payroll qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll within a multinational environment
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers (e.g. ADP, Celergo)
• Experience working with HR / payroll systems (e.g. Workday, SAP)
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• High level of accuracy, discretion and personal integrity
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• German is an advantage
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate in an international environment

German is an advantage

• Hybrid working model - 1-2 days on-site in Prague
• Exposure to Swiss payroll within a global EMEA structure
• Opportunity to work in an international environment with experienced payroll professionals
• Possibility of contract extension after the initial 1-year term