Senior Reward Operations Expert

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee payrolls, and handle all related inquiries on payroll issues, social insurance, and taxation.
• Be accountable for HR compliance in line with local regulations and standards, and deal with local authorities for Reward-related matters and audits.
• Collaborate with global, regional, and local CoEs and HRBP colleagues to design and deliver best practice HR solutions, and provide counsel and advice on corporate, labor, and statutory compliance matters.
• Drive the development, implementation, and delivery of new services, maintaining focus on customer centricity using continuous improvement methodology to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and implement all aspects of people policies in Switzerland and initiate and deliver HR projects as appropriate.
• Ensure continuous improvement of payroll processes and deputize for the Lead Reward Operations Switzerland.
• Conduct various monthly and yearly reconciliations related to HR accounts in conjunction with Accounting Team and tax authorities.

• 5-10 years of experience in relevant HR or Finance roles, with interaction with external parties, and a track record of effective delivery of HR or Finance initiatives, processes, policies, tools and procedures in a global organization.
• Experience in implementing projects and managing change in a multinational company environment, and process design and implementation.
• University degree in Finance, Business or Accounting, or another relevant Payroll qualification (HR Fachfrau/mann, Sachbearbeiterin HR/Payroll).
• Professional knowledge of Swiss payroll accounting, social security and income tax law, and good understanding of HR processes and procedures.
• Fluent in German and English, and French is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a complex multinational business environment, with focus on international payroll for multiple entities.

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits, including:

• A position which contributes to impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced colleagues
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will benefit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonuses, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates).

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.