PAYROLL SPECIALIST

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Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, produces a range of products under his signature Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels. These products include accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, eyewear and a full line of fragrance products.
Payroll Specialist
Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
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Job Title: Payroll Specialist Italy (Maternity Cover)
Location: Milan, Italy
Department: Payroll department, Finance
Reporting to: Manager Payroll
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Payroll Specialist Italy (Maternity Cover)
Department overview:
The Payroll Department is an integral part of the MK EMEA finance team, responsible for processing payroll in compliance with applicable laws. We ensure timely and accurate payments to employees and third parties, including social security, pension, and tax authorities, across 20 European countries.
Who You Are:
You are detailed oriented, good at organizing your workday, a good communicator and capable of working with minimal supervision, honest, good at following instructions well, competent with spreadsheets.
What You’ll Do:
You will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and efficient payroll services, with a strong focus on compliance and providing an excellent experience for MK employees. This role also serves as backup support within the team.
• Manage the payroll process for Italy, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees and third parties (social security, pension, and tax authorities)
• Act as the primary contact with external payroll providers, submitting data for the monthly payroll process, reviewing preliminary reports, and approving the final version of payslips
• Upload bank files for salary payments in the treasury platform and request the necessary approvals
• Coordinate social security, pension, and withholding tax payments with the treasury team
• Provide the accounting team with journal entries based on information processed in the monthly payroll (including accruals) and follow up on any necessary reconciliations
• Serve as the direct contact for auditors regarding payroll-related queries during the statutory financial statement process
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries professionally and efficiently
• Perform SOX controls as implemented at the MK Europe level
• Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports based on payroll data, including statistical reports and KPIs
• Keep standard operating procedures up to date
• Collaborate and support projects such as payroll migration, time and attendance system implementation, and integration between payroll provider systems and HR systems
You’ll Need to Have:
• Diploma/Degree in HR/Economic educational background
• Proven experience as payroll specialist or in a similar role (at least 3 years +) within multinational organization and CCNL Commercio
• Professional knowledge of payroll accounting and labor law, social security, and income tax law
• Experience in HR administration processes
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of another European language is a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with Zucchetti and Workday is a plus
We’d Love to See:
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Service-oriented approach to work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational abilities
• Flexible mindset with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
MK Perks:
Our purpose is to make all employees and customers #FeelGreat with Michael Kors. When you join our business, we want you to feel like a valued member of the team from Day 1. To make your journey enriching with us, we offer:
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Holiday Schedule and Vacation Days
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
• Flexible working hours
• Thrive Wellness Program
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• #FeelGreat program that include the following pillars: Connected Communities/Inspired Innovation/ Responsible Future/Meaningful Experiences
• Annual paid medical checks
• Meal vouchers for lunch
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At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V