Helvetic Payroll

Helvetic Payroll is a Swiss payrolling company, also known as service leasing. It employs consultants directly and makes them available to client companies for agreed assignments, so that professionals can work on a consulting basis while holding employee status.

The arrangement is a tripartite relationship between Helvetic Payroll, the consultant and the client. An employment contract governed by the Swiss Federal Law on Employment Services and the Hiring of Services (LSE) is concluded with the consultant, while an assignment contract sets out the conditions under which the work is carried out for the client. The detailed assignment specifications govern the working relationship between the consultant and the client company.

As the employer, Helvetic Payroll handles administrative formalities, invoicing and client follow-up, taxes and social security contributions on the consultant's behalf, and monitors salary payment with the client. Consultants access their assignment and payroll information through an online portal. The company also publishes guidance on how payrolling works in Switzerland, covering its operation, benefits and the applicable legislation.