Richemont Payroll and Social Insurance Specialist
Richemont — Meyrin: Payroll and Social Insurance Specialist to manage Swiss payroll, social contributions and compliance for the group's Swiss operations.
Overview
Richemont is a Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company that manages a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and accessories. As an international employer, Richemont emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship, brand heritage and multi-channel retailing while operating complex centralized functions from Swiss offices to support global operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process and validate monthly payroll for Swiss employees, ensuring accuracy of gross-to-net calculations, deductions and net payments.
- Manage all statutory social insurance contributions and employer charges (coordination with AVS/AI/APG/AC/UVG/LPP frameworks) and ensure timely remittances to authorities and insurers.
- Prepare and submit statutory reports, tax and social security filings, and coordinate year‑end processes (certificates, reconciliations, audits).
- Act as the primary internal point of contact for payroll and social insurance matters with HR, Finance, payroll outsourcers and external authorities.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee queries and ad hoc adjustments (leave, benefits, terminations, cross‑border assignments).
- Maintain and update payroll records, standards and SOPs; support audits and continuous improvement of payroll processes.
- Support payroll-related projects and system implementations, including data migrations, testing and user acceptance.
Qualifications
- Proven knowledge of Swiss payroll legislation and social insurance systems.
- Demonstrable experience handling end-to-end payroll processes within an international corporate environment.
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to regulatory compliance and reporting deadlines.
- Proven ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external authorities/providers.
- Professional payroll or social insurance certification is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of progressive payroll experience, with hands‑on responsibility for Swiss payroll and social insurance administration in a multi‑entity or international organisation.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
Workplace
The role is situated in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland — conveniently close to Geneva. There are currently 59 open positions in Meyrin on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Geneva, Cerulean currently features 457 open roles, including 17 recent additions. Across Switzerland, Cerulean lists 740 open roles — 27 of them newly added.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture that blends respect for traditional craftsmanship with global corporate professionalism. The workplace values long‑term brand stewardship, cross‑functional collaboration and a commitment to quality, offering opportunities to work across international teams supporting luxury maisons.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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