Italian Payroll Specialist

I am looking for an experienced Global Payroll Specialist, specialising in Italian payroll.

Working as part of a global payroll team, this role is key to ensuring the accurate, efficient, and confidential delivery of payroll services across multiple countries, with a particular emphasis on the Italian payroll.

Previous hands-on experience of managing Italian payrolls is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes across assigned EMEA countries, working closely with an outsourced payroll provider.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Italian payroll, ensuring compliance with all local regulations and deadlines.
• Provide support for internal and external audits across EMEA.
• Deliver payroll and accounting month-end procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to resolve payroll queries and provide expert guidance.
• Ensure accurate and timely input of data from HR systems and other sources.
• Prepare and complete statutory returns and other reporting requirements.
• Handle payroll-related queries with confidence and professionalism.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and company requirements, advising colleagues of changes or improvements as needed.

Skills & Experience required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an EMEA payroll environment, with demonstrable experience of running Italian payrolls.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working with multiple policies, agreements, and employment frameworks across Europe.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including private health care, income protection, contributory pension scheme and more
• Hybrid working – 50% in office over a month
• Free on site parking