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Job Number #169455 - Therwil, Switzerland, Switzerland
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll & HR administration specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role will be responsible for supporting various HR functions, with a deep focus on payroll activities. The ideal candidate will have a solid
understanding of HR processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
Main Roles And Responsibilities
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-Payroll:
-Processing the monthly payroll for 5 entities in close liaison with 2 external payroll providers - for both local and expatriate population
-Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, changes to pay rates, pension fund updates and health insurance plan.
-Review and verify payroll data in detail for accuracy (payslips checking). Process various payroll controls with the help of Google sheets and/or Excel.
-Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employees' payroll-related inquiries.
-Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
-Work closely with the finance team and our Shared Service Center to reconcile payroll accounts.
-Responsible for any internal and external audit and mandatory reporting
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-Social Security/Benefits/Tax management
-Primary contact to tax authorities for any local taxes matters - including tax invoice management for
Quellensteuer
and reconciliation with payroll
-Full benefits management process including registration, primary contact with the different providers (pension, health insurance, social security), follow up on specific cases, payroll reconciliation and invoices.
-Maternity, sickness and accident process management - in coordination with the HR Business Partner
-International mobility :
-Accurate reflection of expatriate compensation in payroll.
-Expatriate tax management, including interaction with external tax advisors and the Global tax team for specific queries.
-Enrollment of expatriates in social security and local Swiss benefits, offering advice on required actions based on individual situations (e.g., certificates of coverage, A1).
-Participate in the relationship management with our relocation vendors, coordinating closely with the HR Business Partner - especially on all financial and invoicing matters.
-Participation in various HR activities and projects
Education/Experience Requirements
Basic qualifications include:
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-At least 2 years of experience in a payroll role
- additional exposure to international mobility preferred.
-Solid understanding of HR processes and best practices.
-Proficient in German and English
-Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
-Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
-Proficient in Google G-Suite or Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems, preferably Employee Central / SAP - Strong Excel or Google sheet knowledge are required for this role (formulas, vlookups, pivot tables…)
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confide
ntiality.
-Knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations, particularly relating to payroll and immigration.
Preferred Qualifications:
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-Experience with international employee management.
-HR-Fachausweis, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification.
-Familiarity with HR software such as ADP, SAP HR
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Application_Accommodationcolpal with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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