Payroll Specialist

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is delighted to be partnering again with an exciting business as it looks to recruit a Payroll Specialist into its Basel office.

As the Payroll Specialist, you will report directly into the Director of Payroll and be responsible for providing timely and accurate payroll for the Swiss entity and the management of third-party payroll providers.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Keep all systems updated and organised to effectively manage all payroll information
• Coordinate payroll accounting and support monthly payroll and year-end process
• Work with external vendors to produce compliant year-end statements
• Maintain and update the HRIS and other HR-related databases
• Act as a point of contact for employees and external parties on payroll queries
• Support on a range of HR projects

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience working in a similar role
• Sound working knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors is an advantage
• Fluent in English and German (essential) - other languages are a plus
• Technically strong with IT systems (proficiency in Excel is a must)
• Agile attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment 

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.