Senior Consultant/ Assistant Manager Swiss Payroll Advisory - Tax & Legal

Job description

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Location: Zurich, GenevaWork Pattern Percentage: 80-100%Help Our Clients Successfully Manage Their Compensation and Payroll In today's complex global landscape, compliance is non-negotiable. Tax authorities worldwide are intensifying their focus on payroll accuracy and regulatory adherence—making expert guidance more critical than ever. This is where you come in. The Global Employer Services (GES) team, part of Deloitte's Tax & Legal practice, partners with multinational companies to navigate global mobility and payroll complexity with confidence. We deliver end-to-end payroll solutions and strategic advice that keeps our clients compliant, efficient, and ahead of the curve.How you can make an impact

• You're a client-first professional who thrives on taking ownership. You're self-motivated, committed to continuous learning, and passionate about developing both yourself and your team. You see payroll not as a compliance checkbox, but as a strategic advantage for our clients.
• As a Senior Consultant/ Assistant Manager of our Swiss payroll team, you'll:
• Deliver expert advice on payroll and compensation matters, building trusted relationships with clients
• Own client management from scoping through delivery, ensuring exceptional results and client satisfaction
• Support business development by identifying opportunities to expand our Payroll offering with existing and new clients
• Contribute to team excellence by mentoring junior consultants and sharing best practices
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying innovative approaches to payroll service delivery

Who We Are Looking For

• You have minimum 2-5 years of professional experience within practice or an in-house team providing compensation/payroll services to multinational clients and /or expatriates.
• You're a detail-oriented professional with strong payroll expertise and a proven track record of delivering high-quality client work.
• You're self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to the professional development of you and your team.
• You communicate clearly with clients and colleagues alike, and you take pride in delivering exceptional service.
• You hold a qualification in fiduciary services or a degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline, complemented by further training in HR, payroll or tax.
• Knowledge of various payroll accounting systems such as Abacus and SAP (others are an advantage) and a high affinity for Artificial Intelligence and technology
• You have excellent technical as well as analytical skills and are a reliable team player.
• You have excellent command of English and are fluent in either French or German; additional language skills are considered a significant advantage.

Your TeamBecome part of a diverse, multinational and highly motivated team of 30+ across our Swiss offices. We will help you grow both personally and professionally: through our trainings, mentoring programmes and on-the-job learning, but also by connecting with your colleagues across all business lines. Why Join Us

• Strategic growth area: Payroll is a key focus for our future expansion—you'll be part of an exciting journey as more multinational companies look for Swiss payroll support from us.
• Cooperative culture: A team-oriented environment that actively invests in your personal and professional development. Monthly processing of end-to-end payroll processes in national and international contexts.
• Competitive package: Attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a robust training program
• Creative Freedom: Work with highly motivated professionals who value innovation and fresh thinking. Further develop our technologies in the payroll area and be involved in upcoming technology driven projects.