Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist

At Swissquote, we’re all in.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>All in to shake things up. All in to buil&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Senior Payroll \&amp; Compensation Specialist&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>At Swissquote, we’re all in.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more powerful.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>We’re Switzerland’s leading digital bank — 1,400\+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we’re genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checkingHumans of Swissquoteon Instagram.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there’s space for both here.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>We’ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to celebrate. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Feeling it? It’s a good start. Apply.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Senior Payroll \&amp; Compensation Specialist&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>We are looking for a Senior Payroll \&amp; Compensation Specialist to own and manage our end\-to\-end payroll operations while contributing to the development of a robust compensation \&amp; benefits. This role combines operational excellence in payroll with a strategic mindset to improve processes and drive automation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Payroll Management&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Manage the full monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Process payroll inputs, including variable elements, absences, and employee changes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Perform payroll controls and reconciliations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Handle payroll\-related accounting entries, including monthly and annual closings in collaboration with finance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Act as the main point of contact for payroll\-related queries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Ensure supervision and validation of payroll processes with the abroad entities in collaboration with local HR partners and payroll providers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all payroll activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Process Improvement \&amp; Automation&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Drive automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Document and standardize payroll and compensation processes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Collaborate with HRIS teams to optimize systems and workflows.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Compensation \&amp; Benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Manage and calculate ad hoc compensation elements (bonuses, incentives, equity/participation plans, etc.).&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Contribute to salary benchmarking and market analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Help design and maintain salary grids and compensation structures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Partner with Talent Management on compensation reviews and cycles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Budget \&amp; Reporting&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Monitor payroll and compensation budgets in collaboration with Finance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Prepare regular reports and dashboards (headcount, payroll costs, compensation analysis).&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Provide insights and recommendations to support decision\-making.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Experience \&amp; Skills&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5\+ years of experience in payroll, ideally in an international or fast\-paced environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Strong knowledge of payroll processes, accounting principles, and compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Strong knowledge of Swiss payroll and Swiss labor laws \&amp; regulations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Experience with payroll systems and HRIS.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Exposure to Compensation \&amp; Benefits topics (benchmarking, salary structures, bonus schemes) is a strong plus.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Soft Skills&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>High level of accuracy and reliability.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Strong organizational and prioritization skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Ability to work cross\-functionally with HR, Finance, and external providers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex topics clearly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Please note that Swissquote never requests sensitive personal information or payment of any kind during the recruitment process. 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