Payroll Specialist - 80%

As part of our HR transformation, Affidea Switzerland is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to strengthen our payroll accounting team in the HR Shared Service Center in Fribourg.

This position plays a key role in the continuity and reliability of payroll processing while actively contributing to the structuring and improvement of processes in a constantly evolving environment.

We are looking for an independent, meticulous, and solution-oriented person who can navigate complex environments, ensure data quality, and noticeably relieve the team in their daily work.

Your Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive processing of the monthly payroll process from preparation to completion of payroll.

• Regular preparation of statements for AHV, withholding tax, family allowances, accident and health insurance, as well as annual tax certificates

• Ensuring smooth coordination with external bodies (AHV, UVG, IJM, BVG, family allowances)

• Ensuring the quality and reliability of data in the payroll systems (SwissSalary) and mastering the interfaces to PEP/Mobatime.

• Supporting managers, employees, and our HRBP team with all payroll-related questions

• Participating in projects to structure and ensure the reliability of HR data

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and HR documentation

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in payroll accounting in a Swiss environment, as well as in processing payroll for multiple companies

• Knowledge of SwissSalary is mandatory; knowledge of Mobatime and PEP is an advantage

• Sound knowledge of Swiss social insurances (AHV, BVG, UVG, ALV, IJM)

• High degree of independence and sense of responsibility

• Confident handling of complex systems, data, and processes

• Meticulousness, a keen eye for data quality, and ensuring reliability

• Resilience and patience in the context of an HR transformation

• Fluent German is essential; English and French skills are an advantage

• Certificate in Human Resources (Federal HR Diploma) or equivalent training, required in the field of payroll or compensation management.

• Absolute discretion and a strong sense of confidentiality

Affidea: Avenue Beauregard 1, 1700 Fribourg