HR Generalist / Payroll 50%

Jobdescription

For our client based in Zürich, we are looking for an

Interim HR Generalist with a focus on Payroll

Key

Responsibilities and Duties

HR Processes and

Administration : Responsible for

managing the payroll process in

Switzerland

Support the implementation of a new

payroll system and closely collaborate with the vendor to ensure

timely and accurate data processing

Serve as

the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR

and labor law-related queries

Manage employee

documentation and maintain HR databases and systems (e.g., LMS,

personnel files, payroll, time tracking), ensuring compliance with

legal requirements and GDPR

Coordinate and

implement agreed actions, processes, and communication in close

cooperation with HR Managers, HR Business Partners (HRBP), and the

Center of Excellence

Handle local HR reporting

and personnel data analysis, ensuring accuracy and data

quality

Monitor changes in local labor

legislation, legal regulations, and market trends, and inform

relevant stakeholders of significant

developments.

Employee

Relations :

Support the management of

employee representation and works council relations (where

applicable), acting as the primary point of contact if

needed

Lead or support local disciplinary and

termination processes, including relevant

agreements.

Support the execution of employee

engagement surveys and activities, and follow up on action

plans

Ensure occupational health and safety

compliance in collaboration with legal advisors and designated

safety representatives

Recruitment

Process :

Work closely with the Hiring

Manager, Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, and HR Manager to

manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all roles, in

accordance with company guidelines

Participate

in job interviews, communicate rejections, and prepare and deliver

job offers.

Onboarding &

Offboarding : Collect all

necessary information from new hires to proceed with the employment

process

Provide documents and welcome materials

in line with local and regional

standards.

Ensure smooth onboarding and

offboarding experiences, with a focus on process

effectiveness

Compensation &

Benefits :

Oversee the payroll process

for Switzerland

Assist with the implementation

of a new external payroll provider.

Act as the

point of contact for external payroll

vendors

Manage local benefits, insurance, and

pension schemes, as well as wellness

programs

Provide input to HR Managers, Total

Rewards, and HRBP on mandatory local salary adjustments (e.g.,

legal increases, collective agreements,

indexation).

Training &

Development :

Ensure the rollout of

corporate and regional training programs, as well as support

individual development needs

Maintain records

in the Learning Management System (LMS) and report training costs

when required

Qualifikationen

Good German skills (min.

B1)

Excellent written and spoken English

skills

At least 3 years of experience in

payroll

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources,

Business Administration, or equivalent (additional HR

certifications are a plus)

At least 3 years of

experience in a similar HR role

Strong

understanding of general HR policies and

procedures.

Accurate and efficient HR

administration and employee data management

skills.

Solid knowledge of local labor law and

employment legislation

Ability to collaborate

effectively with employees, managers, vendors, and

authorities

Excellent communication and

problem-solving skills

Ability to handle

confidential and sensitive information with

discretion

Strong multitasking and

time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks to

meet deadlines

Team player with the ability to

work in a virtual and international

environment.

Integrity and a positive,

relationship-building attitude based on trust and

respect.

Proficiency in SuccessFactors, MS

Office, Learning Hub, and Applicant Tracking Systems

(ATS).

Does this sound like the right

fit? Then we look forward to hearing from

you!