Payroll Implementation Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of payroll implementations in Italy, including discovery, requirements gathering, configuration, data migration, testing, and go-live.

• Perform thorough due diligence on client payroll structures and limitations.

• Serve as the definitive subject matter expert for the respective country or region.

• Supervise data migration and validation processes, which encompass mapping, consistency checks, and loading of historical or progressive values when necessary.

• Strategize and implement testing cycles, including parallel runs as required, and confirm reconciliation against established acceptance criteria.

• Function as the client's reliable point of contact throughout the implementation process, effectively communicating complex issues in a clear and practical manner.

• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance templates, tools, documentation, and automation, aiming to minimize repetitive tasks and improve quality.

• Engage in Sales hand-over, lead client transitions, and facilitate client kick-off meetings.

• Direct the planning, execution, and oversight of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring they are delivered on schedule.

• Manage the process from initial setup through to parallel runs and the first month of live payroll before transitioning to Payroll Operations.

• Maintain a comprehensive record of all decisions made during the implementation process and ensure Payroll Operations has full access to this information.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with Zucchetti Paghe Infinity (required), including configuration, data imports/migrations, setup validation, and go-live support.

• A minimum of 2 years of payroll experience in Italy, preferably within a consultancy, payroll bureau, outsourcer, or in-house payroll function, with involvement in implementations or subsidiary transitions.

• Strong grasp of payroll principles that contribute to successful implementations.

• Capability to manage numerous stakeholders, priorities, and timelines in a remote setting.

• Clear and structured communication skills: adept at translating complex topics into actionable tasks for clients and internal teams.

• Experience with mid-year transitions, parallel payroll processing, and complicated onboarding situations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of high-volume CCNLs (e.g., Commerce, Metalmeccanico).

• Background in technology or high-growth environments and comfort in collaboration with Product and Engineering teams.

• Proficiency in professional English (both written and spoken).

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll context.

• In-depth understanding of legislative requirements in the relevant country.

• Experience in payroll implementations.

• Strong communication skills for elucidating payroll processes and challenges to clients and other relevant parties.

• Profound expertise in utilizing local payroll and software tools such as SAP, Excel, or Google Sheets.

• An analytical mindset paired with exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment with a commitment to making a significant impact.

• Experience in accounting and reconciliations.

• A productivity enthusiast who continuously seeks ways to enhance efficiency and expedite work processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Mental health support services.

• Stock options.

• Learning budget.

• Home office budget and IT equipment.

• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.