Maintain operational readiness of existing payroll systems
Provide administration and functional support for current payroll software
Support HR and Finance teams in the daily use of these tools
Ensure payroll processing complies with local regulations
Produce and validate payroll-related reporting across the entire scope
Participate in requirements gathering, configuration, testing and deployment of the HR Core module for all countries
Lead the migration from Abacus Salaire to Microsoft Business Central
Support the rollout of payroll on Business Central for approximately 20 countries of operation
Formalize functional specifications, draft documentation, facilitate business workshops and manage change
Administer and optimize the applicant tracking system
Lead and coordinate HRIS projects

Requirements

University degree (Bachelor, Master or equivalent) in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business/Management or a related field
Project management certification (PMP, Scrum) is a plus
Minimum 3–5 years' experience as an HRIS Business Analyst or in a similar role
Experience administering payroll software, ideally Abacus Salaire and/or SwissSalary
Experience on ERP migration or implementation projects (Microsoft Business Central is a strong advantage)
Experience in an international, multi-country environment is an asset
Familiarity with Abacus Salaire and/or Homère (tools currently in production)
Proficiency or strong affinity for SwissSalary and Microsoft Business Central
Knowledge of Swiss social legislation and labor law
Experience with HR SaaS tools: ATS, time management, workforce planning/performance review tools
Strong skills in process modeling tools (BPMN, Visio)
Comfortable with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, Power BI)
Scrum project management experience (JIRA) and technical/functional documentation (Confluence)
Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
Strong service orientation and user focus
Ability to work in project mode within a multicultural environment
Autonomy, rigor and the ability to manage multiple topics in parallel
Teaching skills and ease in facilitating workshops and training
French: fluent (required — working language of headquarters)
English: fluent (required — language for international coordination)

Benefits

A key role in a leading humanitarian organization undergoing digital transformation
An international, dynamic and purpose-driven working environment
Diverse projects with direct impact on our humanitarian operations
The opportunity to contribute concretely to improving the lives of vulnerable children
Attractive working conditions and a good work–life balance
Opportunities for professional and personal development
A pleasant working environment in Lausanne

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

payroll software administrationERP migrationHRIS project managementprocess modelingBPMNMicrosoft Business CentralSwissSalaryAbacus Salairereporting validationrequirements gathering

Soft Skills

analytical skillsservice orientationuser focusautonomyrigormulticultural teamworkfacilitation skillsteaching skillschange managementcommunication skills

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Scrum certification