A local hire.
A few local details.

Check the employment arrangement first.

Swiss staffing rules matter. SECO states that direct and indirect staffing from abroad is not permitted. Ask the EOR to identify its Swiss employer, applicable licences and the lawful arrangement for your specific hire. A country page is not proof of authorisation.

Source · SECO posting FAQ

Agree the contract and working conditions.

Confirm salary, work location, weekly hours, duties, probation, leave, notice, intellectual property and any applicable collective agreement before onboarding.

Statutory annual leave is at least four weeks, or five weeks for workers under 20. More favourable terms may apply. Maximum working hours and rest requirements depend on the employee’s category and applicable rules.

Source · SECO working hours and leave

Confirm the right to work.

Permit and registration requirements depend on nationality, residence and the proposed activity. Ask for a case-specific assessment before promising a start date.

Source · State Secretariat for Migration

Set up payroll and employer contributions.

The employer AHV/IV/EO share is 5.3% of contributory salary. ALV adds 1.1% on salary up to CHF 148,200 annually. Pension, insurance, family allowances and administration charges require separate assessment. Employee deductions must not be counted again as additional employer costs.

Source · AHV/IV salary contributions

Plan changes and the eventual exit.

Ask how payroll changes, absence, pension transfers, notice, unused leave and an eventual move to your own entity will be handled. Record the EOR’s charges separately from employment obligations.