International Payroll Administrator (100%), per 01. Juni 2026 Standort Brügg b. Biel

Key Responsibilities

This role focuses on the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll across multiple international entities, requiring collaboration with external providers. The individual will serve as a vital coordination point among HR, Finance, vendors, and employees, overseeing payroll processes, compliance, and reporting.

In addition, responsibilities include supporting equity-related payroll activities and acting as backup for Swiss payroll to ensure business continuity and compliance with local regulations.

Primary Functions

• Coordinate and oversee end-to-end payroll processes for various international entities in partnership with external payroll providers.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery, managing data collection, validation, and approvals.
• Review payroll outputs, reports, and reconciliations from vendors.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements across all countries.
• Manage payroll calendars, deadlines, and funding requirements efficiently.
• Support new country setups, provider transitions, and payroll process enhancements.
• Address employee payroll-related inquiries across different regions.
• Process and coordinate equity-related payroll activities, ensuring proper taxation and reporting in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Backup Swiss Payroll Duties

• Act as a backup for the Swiss payroll process, ensuring continuity during the primary payroll owner's absence.
• Support payroll processing activities, including data validation and payroll review, while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Assist in year-end activities and audits as needed.

Administration and Benefits Support

• Ensure compliance with legal, SOX requirements, Quality standards, and best practices.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation to the Senior Manager of Payroll and Benefits.
• Collaborate on specific payroll projects with the Senior Manager of Payroll and Benefits.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Special Knowledge: Preferable experience with foreign or expat payroll and working with external payroll providers.
• Languages: Native German or French, very good English skills; additional languages are a plus.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in Excel and payroll systems (e.g., ABACUS).
• Experience: 3 - 5+ years in international payroll, ideally within a multi-country and corporate environment.
• Personality Traits: Highly organized, analytical, independent, trustworthy, proactive, service-oriented, and capable of handling stress.