Head of Payroll and Personnel Administration 100%

As the largest educational institution in the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University is at the forefront of knowledge dissemination, both nationally and internationally. Join us in shaping a sustainable future together.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the Payroll and Personnel Administration team with around 11 employees, ensuring a high-quality, organized, and technically safe and modern operation.
• Coordinate the annual planning of the team in consideration of HR department's schedules.
• Actively support the HR management in preparing the department budget and ensure its adherence.
• Work operationally in close collaboration with the HR responsible for the Rectorate and University Development areas, ensuring seamless handling in all payroll and personnel administration matters.
• Serve as a point of reference for employees regarding complex questions on payroll and social insurance.
• Lead and manage projects within your field and ensure collaboration with internal and external interfaces.

Your Profile

• University degree or completed commercial training with advanced certification (federal diploma in personnel or social insurance).
• Several years of experience in a similar role, preferably in public administration.
• Good and current knowledge in payroll, social insurance, as well as labor and public law.
• Very good SAP knowledge in the HR module.
• Pragmatic, goal-oriented, and solutions-oriented personality with empathy and leadership skills, experienced in managing change processes.
• Resilience and a high level of service orientation complete your profile.

Our Offer

We offer you diverse and responsible tasks in a dynamic environment where you can actively shape changes.
You will benefit from flexible working hours and the opportunity to work partially from home.
We promote your professional development through attractive training possibilities and offer generous social benefits.
The workplace is excellently located, in close proximity to Lucerne train station.
Please submit your application by 27.04.2026.