Senior Consultant / Manager – Payroll and HR Services Advisory

As a Senior Consultant / Manager in our HR Strategy & Technology practice, you will be a trusted strategic advisor helping organizations optimize their HR operating models, payroll operations, and HR service delivery. You will: Lead HR Strategy Engagements - Partner with C-suite and HR leadership to develop comprehensive HR strategies, HR process and policies designs, and operating models that drive business value. Advise on Payroll Transformation - Provide expert guidance on payroll optimization, outsourcing decisions, technology implementations, and process improvements across complex, multi-country environments. Optimize HR Service Delivery - Help clients evaluate and redesign their HR service delivery models, including shared services, business process outsourcing, and technology enablement. Manage Strategic Client Relationships - Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, serving as the primary advisor for complex, high-value engagements. Develop Integrated Solutions - Create holistic HR solutions that combine strategy, process redesign, technology, and organizational change to deliver measurable business outcomes. Mentor and Develop Talent - Guide junior consultants and team members, sharing your expertise and fostering their growth in HR advisory and consulting. Contribute to Thought Leadership - Develop insights on HR trends, payroll innovation, and organizational effectiveness; publish thought leadership content and represent Deloitte at industry events. Shape Our Practice - Contribute to the growth and evolution of our HR Strategy & Technology practice in Switzerland, helping us stay at the forefront of HR transformation.

Deloitte's Human Capital Consulting practice in Switzerland is at the forefront of transforming how organizations attract, develop, and retain their most valuable asset—their people. We partner with leading Swiss and international companies to reimagine their HR operating models, implement cutting-edge HR technology solutions, and build future-ready organizations. Our team combines deep HR expertise with advanced technology knowledge to deliver transformational outcomes across strategy, technology, and organizational change. We work across diverse industries and geographies, helping clients navigate the evolving world of work, embrace digital innovation, and unlock the full potential of their workforce. We are the largest Human Capital practice in the Swiss market and are widely recognized by our clients for our ability to walk in their shoes as a true partner, bring leading insight, expertise and consistently deliver high quality work.

• Strong academic background, ideally a Master’s degree or MBA from a reputable institution, or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in HR advisory, HR consulting, or HR operations, with a focus on Payroll and HR Services is a must

• Demonstrated expertise in Payroll strategy, Payroll outsourcing, Payroll technology, and Payroll operations optimization

• Strong experience with HR service delivery models, shared services, and business process outsourcing

• Proven track record of leading / supporting successful HR transformation and advisory projects

• Deep understanding of HR processes, payroll regulations, and organizational structures

• Experience working with multinational organizations and complex, multi-country HR and payroll environments

• Fluency in written and spoken English and German is essential; proficiency in additional languages such as French is an advantage

• Excellent people management skills and an enthusiastic, positive, 'can do' attitude

• An incisive thinker, confident with concepts, analysis and frameworks, with the ability to structure work and deliver under pressure

• An excellent relationship builder with clients and fellow consultants, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain long-term relationships

• Willingness to travel within Switzerland and internationally as required