What is HR outsourcing?

HR outsourcing means delegating certain HR processes or functions to an external service provider: payroll, absence management, HR administration, etc. The aim is twofold: to optimize HR management using cutting-edge tools and skills, and to guarantee compliance and agility in the face of ever-changing regulations.

Outsourced functions What You Can Outsource Immediate Benefit
Payroll management Salary calculations, payslips, social & tax declarations Accurate, compliant, and secure payroll
Absence management Tracking planned (holidays, military service…) and unplanned (sick leave, accidents…) absences Easier planning, compliance with legal obligations
HR administration Insurance affiliations, family allowances, work permits, employment contracts, amendments, employee records, official documents Reduced paperwork, guaranteed compliance

Refocusing on strategic issues

By entrusting payroll, personnel administration or absence management to experts, we free up time for high value-added missions: attracting and developing talent, improving the employee experience, strengthening commitment, piloting innovative HR projects.

Optimize costs and gain agility

Human resources outsourcing transforms fixed costs into variable charges, better adapted to the company’s needs.

Bottom line? More flexibility in your budget—and the ability to adapt seamlessly to periods of growth or transition.

In a context of ever-increasing technical and legal requirements, entrusting payroll management to experts means ensuring that salaries are accurate, compliant and on time. This reduces the risk of errors, relieves the HR team of a heavy administrative burden, and keeps you in line with current legislation and standards.

Navigating complex regulations

From federal and cantonal requirements to cross-border worker status, CBA compliance, and frequent legislative updates—there’s plenty to keep track of. Outsourcing to experts ensures full mastery of the Swiss legal framework.

Payroll mistakes can quickly snowball into bigger issues. With outsourcing, errors are reduced, confidentiality is upheld, and payroll runs smoothly and securely.

Payroll outsourcing is more than just a transfer of tasks: it’s also the possibility of adjusting payroll management to the company’s fluctuations. Whether in a period of growth or downsizing, payroll management becomes a flexible lever that can be applied at every stage.

Absence Management fall into two main types: planned (like holidays) and unplanned (illness, accidents). While planned absences are mostly about scheduling, unplanned ones require more tailored support. With expert outsourcing, companies benefit from robust tracking and proactive absenteeism management.

Outsourcing not only ensures accurate absence tracking, but also provides personalised support for employees on leave—fostering smoother reintegration and maintaining engagement, while reducing long-term absence costs.

Thanks to automated management tools and detailed reports, absences can be closely monitored. The result: better resource planning and task distribution across teams.

From employment contracts to legal certificates and mandatory declarations, HR admininistration is time-consuming but essential. Outsourcing means relying on expert teams and tools that streamline the workload and ensure every step meets legal standards.

Routine tasks are handled by professionals, every document is created, filed, and updated with care—and always in line with current regulations.

Whatever the size of the company or the changes to come, the outsourcing service adapts in real time. The result: continuous responsiveness and efficiency, even in times of change.

In a nutshell, Outsourcing your HR means letting specialists handle the admin so you can focus on the essentials: strategy, talent and growth. Whether it’s payroll, absences or HR admin, outsourcing gives you back time, peace of mind and the agility to move confidently through whatever’s next.

01 – What is HR outsourcing?
02 – A strategic lever for peace of mind
03 – How to successfully outsource your HR
04 – The challenges of HR outsourcing
05 – Making the most of your resources through outsourcing

Outsourcing HR Administration