Payroll Assistant – temporary

Coople Switzerland

Payroll Assistant managing payroll processing for external employees in Switzerland. Assisting with various payroll tasks and responsibilities in a modern HR-Tech environment.

Posted 7/1/2026contractZurich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSenior💰 CHF 60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, wage administration, and social insurance, with strong numerical skills and proficiency in Excel. Capable of optimizing work processes and supporting audits while maintaining attention to detail and effective communication in German and French.

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Payroll ProcessingWage AdministrationSocial InsuranceExcel ProficiencyGerman Language Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingWage AdministrationSocial InsuranceAHV RegistrationsWithholding Tax FilingsInvoice VerificationWage Statements PreparationStatistical SkillsDetail-Oriented Working StyleAbsence Processing

Soft Skills

Quick ComprehensionPrecise Working Style

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Industry Keywords

Family AllowancesPension FundWage GarnishmentsSalary AdvancesRetroactive PaymentsEmployment ReferencesYear-End Closing TasksAudits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the monthly payroll processing for our external employees in Switzerland
AHV registrations and handling of family allowances
Process absences due to illness, accident, military service, maternity and paternity leave
Submit new hires, terminations and changes to the pension fund
Withholding tax filings and invoice verification
Handle and review wage garnishments, salary advances and retroactive payments
Prepare employment references and certificates
Support the preparation of wage statements and year-end closing tasks, and assist with audits
Optimize work processes within the department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commercial apprenticeship (EFZ) or equivalent education/experience
Initial experience in an administrative role
Strong numerical and statistical skills, IT affinity and very good Excel proficiency
Quick comprehension and precise, detail-oriented working style
Experience in payroll / wage administration / social insurance is an advantage
Good to very good German language skills required
Good French language skills are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Beverages of your choice
Biweekly company lunches
Regular team events
Attractive office space where people enjoy working