Payroll & HR Financial Expert

Job information Division/Unit: Services / HR Operations Contract type: Permanent (80-100%) Location: Nyon (up to one day working from home per week) Start date: 01.12.2026 Application deadline: 16.09.2026 Main goal Are you a payroll and finance professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with meaningful people impact? Then join us as our next Payroll & HR Financial Expert, and help us drive company-wide HR projects, contribute to strategic people initiatives and ensure excellence in payroll and financial matters. Key responsibilities Delivering accurate staff‑cost budgets and forecasts, anticipating workforce changes. Ensuring accurate, compliant monthly payroll delivery, aligned with Swiss labour law and social security requirements. Supporting strong governance by ensuring robust compliance and risk management across payroll, benefits and HR policies, including coordinating audits, and reporting reliably to UEFA's finance division, internal and external auditors and the competent authorities. Providing UEFA's HR business partners and managers with expert advice on payroll and other matters relating to compensation and benefits, ensuring application of the relevant guidelines. Supporting employees with clear guidance on social security, pension, retirement and tax matters, improving understanding and compliance. Partnering on organisation-wide HR initiatives that strengthen people practices, support workforce decisions and shape the future of work at UEFA. Requirements Experience 5 to 7 years' experience handling payroll, compensation, social insurance and tax in a Swiss corporate environment. Proven ability to maintain a robust, transparent HR financial infrastructure (budgeting, reporting and audit support). Previous experience within an international organisation, ideally of comparable scale and complexity. Experience with SAP or similar HRIS/payroll solutions. Education: Further education in human resources (e.g. Swiss brevet fédéral), pensions/insurance, finance or HRIS is an advantage. Languages: English: Proficient French: Proficient Other requirements: Excellent knowledge of HR & Financial processes Ability to take initiative and lead projects with accountability and turn ideas into impactful results. Strong commitment to service excellence and quality High level of integrity, discretion and sound judgment, especially when handling sensitive HR and payroll information. Advanced knowledge of MS Office The successful candidate will be expected to be resident in Switzerland or nearby France. Want to stay updated on our latest job opportunities, events, and behind-the-scenes insights? Join us on LinkedIn. UEFA welcomes applications from all, actively working to ensure that we are an inclusive employer that finds the best candidate for our positions, regardless of aspects such as sex, gender identification, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or nationality. Apply now and join UEFAPeople