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The HR Administration & Payroll Manager leads all HR administrative processes and end-to-end payroll operations for Switzerland. This role ensures full compliance with Swiss labor law, social security regulations, and internal policies while acting as the primary point of contact for HR operations.
Candidates must hold a degree in Human Resources or Business Administration and possess several years of experience in HR administration and Swiss payroll. Proficiency in HRIS systems and fluency in both German and English are mandatory requirements.
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Payroll Management (Swiss Payroll)
Oversee and execute monthly payroll for all Swiss employees, including variable pay, allowances, deductions, and absences.
Manage payroll controls, reconciliations, audits, and reporting activities.
Ensure correct calculation of taxes, social security contributions, pension fund deductions, and insurance premiums.
Act as key contact for employees on payroll, benefits, and time management topics.
Collaborate with Finance on payroll accounting, salary provision, and audit requirements.
Manage year‑end activities (salary certificates, Withholding Tax year closing, social security reporting)
HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Management
Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers and senior leaders based in Switzerland
Manage and oversee all administrative HR processes for the entire employee lifecycle (hire to retire).
Prepare employment contracts, amendments, reference letters, and other legal documents in accordance with Swiss law.
Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and digital personnel files.
Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including work permits (L, B, C) and liaison with authorities.
Ensure timely registration and reporting to social security institutions (AHV/ALV/IV/EO), pension funds (BVG/LPP), accident insurance (UVG), KTG and family allowance offices.
Support annual performance and compensation cycles from an administrative standpoint.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, GDPR, and Swiss data protection regulations.
HR Systems & Process Optimization
Maintain and optimize HRIS and time‑tracking systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Abacus, or similar).
Ensure data accuracy and reliability for reporting and analytics.
Drive process improvements and standardization across HR administration and payroll.
Support implementation of new tools and digital HR solutions.
Compliance, Policies & Governance.
Ensure full compliance with Swiss labour law, collective labour agreements (if applicable), and company policies.
Maintain HR governance frameworks and support HR audits.
Keep up to date with regulatory changes and translate them into operational processes.
Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Several years of experience in HR administration and Swiss payroll (mandatory).
Strong understanding of Swiss labour law, social security system, taxes, and employment compliance.
Experience in multinational environments is an asset.
Strong MS Office and HRIS proficiency; payroll system expertise required.
Fluent in German and English.
Working time: 80 - 100 %.
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Alexi Donadoni at alexi.donadoni@sulzer.com.
25 days holidays (exclusive of bank holidays) + service days
Defined contribution pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program/health care
On-site car parking/public transport allowance
Access to a wide range of discounts
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
Sustainable flow control innovation
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2025, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.6 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).
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