ITALY PAYROLL MANAGER

Purpose: We are looking for a person who is passionate about payroll and has a strong understanding of how payroll processes work and connect. A perfect candidate should be a quick learner and have solid knowledge of Italian payroll. We work in a multinational, mostly remote environment, so it’s essential that you are keen to meet new people and connect with them daily with ease. Speaking English communicatively is non-negotiable. The role's main responsibilities will include planning, directing, supervising, and monitoring all payroll activities for our Italian payrolls in cooperation with the external payroll providers. Another part of this job will be to support our internal payroll team in any Tier 3 activities and help them build up their payroll knowledge. The perfect candidate is expected to lead payroll projects and initiatives and to develop and implement key changes in cooperation with the EMEA Payroll Manager, Project Team, and HR. In our work, we aim to develop and deliver an innovative service that provides excellence to customers. Supporting problem-solving and being able to independently resolve first-level escalations and follow up on the status of outstanding issues will be another essential part of this job. Job Responsibilities: Reviewing & supervising monthly processes: Processing new hires and leavers Supporting T&A system updates including managing holiday balances Inputting all non-recurrent data: bonuses, shift premiums, overtime, etc. Inputting recurrent data: car benefit, transportation allowance, garnishments, etc. Processing absences: medical leave, maternity, paternity, etc. Performing monthly payroll controls Supporting GL reconciliation process Reviewing & supervising post-payroll tasks including: Preparing payments: advances, net pay, Social Security, etc. Providing various excel files / payroll reports required by stakeholders. Establishing and improving quality relationships with stakeholders (HR, Finance, employees): Dealing with enquiries from employees, managers, and other internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. Maintaining day-to-day cooperation with the payroll providers. Liaising with external stakeholders (Government agencies, 3rd party vendors, etc.) Performing non-cyclical tasks including: Supporting Year-End & other annual tasks Dealing with ad-hoc data requests, including audit requests Completing payroll project work as required Seeking continuous improvement opportunities Creating & reviewing processing instructions Person Requirements: Solid Italian payroll knowledge, supported by relevant experience Knowledge of ADP Celergo will be an advantage (it’s not essential) Ability to learn & adapt to changes quickly Ability to stay motivated Ability to manage multiple tasks whilst working towards strict deadlines Team player Very good English We Offer: Hybrid position Ambitious and motivating challenges Regular working hours (Monday to Friday) Competitive benefits package Add value to the business Work with a diverse team with varying backgrounds #J-18808-Ljbffr