Payroll Operations - Vice President

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely end-to-end processing and delivery of monthly payroll.
• Ensure monthly tax payments and compliance requirements are met for the Switzerland Payroll.
• Respond to and resolve employee payroll queries with a strong customer service ethos.
• Collaborate with internal partners (Finance and HR) to ensure seamless payroll processing.
• Partner with external payroll vendors for timely and accurate service delivery.
• Evaluate payroll processes for continuous improvement and identify risks with proposal for solutioning.
• Comply with data privacy regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work across the EMEA region in partnership with other team members leading opportunities to standardize procedures and processes.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience leading a team both locally and through a disbursed model.
• Demonstrated ability to drive efficiency through the use of Intelligent Automation.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Payroll processes, Tax and Employment Laws as well as knowledge of Payroll Accounting practices.
• Experience of managing complex cross border, shadow payroll and expatriate work arrangements.
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize deliverables for oneself and team.
• Be a self-motivated and result-oriented individual with an ability and experience to manage, motivate and a lead team of skilled staff consistently, while taking equitable and balanced decisions in leadership.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Ability to make sound business decisions and understand when to escalate issues
• Ability to develop strong partnerships with colleagues across the firm and external partners.
• Agile and able to facilitate changes in procedures, processes and systems.
• Fluent in English and French (verbal and oral) with a strong customer focus and strong communications skills with the ability to articulate complex payroll processes or decisions to a variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with ADP GlobalView and ADP Decision
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to analyze/reconcile multiple data points and be able to articulate and present findings.
• Vendor management experience.
• Previous experience in a large global multi-national
• Experience with other EMEA payrolls, in internal or external payroll organizations.

We offer

No specific benefits or incentives mentioned.

About the job

The Vice President of Payroll Operations position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll payments in Switzerland. The position also offers the opportunity to work with key stakeholders and external vendors to optimize payroll processes.