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: 01.09.2026
Application deadline: 29.05.2026

Main goal

Handling payroll validation, budgeting and benefits governance, the HR Financial & Compensation Expert plays a key role in the HR Operations team, which combines operational excellence, digital innovation and strong governance to deliver efficient, compliant and consistent HR services across UEFA for a people-focused employee experience.

Key responsibilities

Delivering benchmarking analyses and market insights as input to compensation decisions that maintain competitiveness.
Supporting fairness and transparency by contributing to pay‑equity monitoring and salary review processes.
Delivering accurate staff‑cost budgets and forecasts, anticipating organisational and market 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 wtih expert advice on payroll and other matters relating to compensation and benefits, ensuring application of the relevant guidelines.
Producing high‑quality HR analytics and reports to support evidence‑based HR and workforce decisions.
Supporting employees with clear guidance on social security, pension, retirement and tax matters, improving understanding and compliance.

Requirements

Experience

At least 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).
Experience with SAP or similar HRIS/payroll solutions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or similar.
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

Advanced knowledge of MS Office
Excellent knowledge of HR processes, process-analysis methods and how IT solutions can support and improve HR operations
Strong customer service focus, focus on customer satisfaction and quality
High level of integrity, discretion and sound judgment, especially when handling sensitive HR and payroll information.
The successful candidate will be expected to be resident in Switzerland or nearby France.