Payroll manager

Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on and highly operational Payroll Manager to take full ownership of payroll and personnel administration in Italy.

This is not a purely managerial or strategic position. The role requires a senior payroll specialist mindset — someone who enjoys the day-to-day detail, understands operational complexity, and is ready to assume full responsibility while building processes in a hands-on, growing environment.



WHY JOIN:
Join a multinational company with strong growth ambitions in Italy

Be part of a high-expansion phase with multiple openings planned this year

Take ownership of the payroll function

Lead the implementation of a new ERP system

Contribute directly to building the HR structure in a scaling organization

Responsibilities:

End-to-end payroll management for 200+ employees (and growing)

Manual review and validation of payroll data

Reconciliation of variable components (night shifts, overtime, bonuses, etc.)

Coordination with external labor consultants

Implementation and parameterization of payroll ERP

Development and structuring of payroll processes

Ensure full compliance with Italian labor legislation and CCNL

Requirements:

5–7+ years of payroll experience in Italy

Fluency in English (Spanish is a plus)

Experience managing 150–200+ employees

Strong knowledge of Italian labor law and CCNL

Experience in multi-site environments

Hands-on experience with variable payroll components

Experience with payroll ERP systems (implementation or migration is highly valued)

Advanced Excel skills

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