Payroll and HR Operations Manager - 6 months

• Lead and optimize end-to-end payroll, compensation and benefits operations
  
  • Driving process improvements, system enhancements and cross-functional project

About Our Client

Our client is an international company.

Job Description

Payroll Management

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee payroll calendars, controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Review and validate payroll outputs prepared by internal teams and external providers.
• Monitor payroll compliance and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Produce payroll-related reporting and support budgeting and financial reconciliation activities.

Compensation & Benefits Administration

• Oversee the administration of compensation, benefits and leave management processes.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee compensation and benefits data.
• Support the implementation of new compensation and benefits initiatives, policies and programs.
• Act as a subject matter expert on payroll and compensation-related matters.

Process Improvement & HR Projects

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and HR operations.
• Contribute to HR systems enhancements and transformation projects.
• Support the development and implementation of new policies and operational frameworks.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Operations professionals.
• Manage relationships with external payroll and benefits providers.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance and other business stakeholders.
• Act as an escalation point for complex payroll and benefits-related matter

The Successful Applicant

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• Significant experience in payroll, compensation & benefits and HR operations.
• Proven experience managing payroll processes in a complex international environment.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Previous people management experience is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of payroll governance and controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
• Continuous improvement and service-oriented mindset.

What's on Offer

A unique opportunity to join a highly respected international company and play a key role in delivering best-in-class payroll and HR operational services while contributing to ongoing transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Quote job ref

JN-072026-7066317

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

HR Payroll

Industry

Not For Profit

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-072026-7066317