FAQ
Questions we hear often.
Clear answers about costs, data protection and how working with us feels day to day.
What does it cost to outsource HR to clever hr?
Our prices are published and fixed. Payroll costs CHF 250 per month plus CHF 25 to 40 per employee, HR administration CHF 250 per month plus CHF 25 to 55 per employee, each depending on the complexity of your organisation. Book both together and you receive a 7.5% bundle discount. We agree the right complexity level transparently in the first conversation, with no hidden items.
Do you work with international companies?
Yes. We support foreign companies that run, or are setting up, their own Swiss entity: employer registrations, employment contracts under Swiss law, payroll and the monthly withholding tax filings. Communication in English is our daily business, and we coordinate with your headquarters abroad.
Do we have to change our payroll software to work with you?
No. We continue working in your existing payroll software as long as it is swissdec-certified. If you do not have a suitable solution yet, we set one up together.
What is swissdec and why does it matter?
swissdec is the Swiss standard through which salary data is reported electronically, in a single submission, to the AHV compensation offices, insurers, tax authorities and the Federal Statistical Office. A swissdec-certified payroll saves effort and reduces reporting errors.
Where is our data hosted and how is it protected?
We work with established cloud services (Google Workspace and Cloudflare) hosted in the EU. The processing of your payroll and personnel data follows the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, in force since September 2023, and European data protection standards. Access is limited to the people who need it to look after you.
Does AI replace human judgement in your work?
No. AI handles routine and preparation for us, such as the first pass in sourcing or draft documents. Every recommendation and every document is reviewed by a professional. Personnel decisions such as hiring, salary or separation are always taken by people, on your side and on ours.
Are there minimum terms or long notice periods?
We believe in fair, short commitments. You stay because the work is good, and never because a contract holds you. The exact conditions are set out transparently in the offer.
How quickly can we start?
In most cases we are ready within a few days. After a short conversation we agree the scope, take over your data in a structured way and get going.
What does recruitment cost, and is there a placement commission?
Recruitment costs CHF 175 per hour, with no placement commission. You pay for the work actually done, and the cost stays predictable, which usually works out considerably cheaper than paying a percentage of an annual salary.
Do we keep control if we outsource our HR?
Yes. All decisions about hiring, salaries and separations remain yours. We prepare, advise and execute, so you keep the overview and the final say over your people.
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