Payroll Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete payroll cycles, ensuring that processing is timely and precise.

• Authorize all payroll-related disbursements within their jurisdiction, as necessary.

• Execute audits to confirm the accuracy of payroll figures and processes.

• Prepare documentation for both external and internal audits pertaining to regional payroll.

• Guarantee accuracy in all operations while adhering to labor laws and tax obligations relevant to the country and region.

• Ensure that all payroll-related payments are executed as planned.

• Lead and manage the performance, capacity planning, and development of the payroll team.

• Supervise PTO scheduling and hiring decisions to uphold operational efficiency.

• Gather and analyze data related to payroll KPIs, such as error rates, processing duration, and feedback from internal stakeholders.

• Maintain and revise payroll process documentation, including software development workflows.

• Assist in system enhancements and troubleshooting in partnership with HRIS and IT teams.

• Monitor ServiceNow (DHR Assist) tickets, email inquiries, and benefits-related feedback to identify patterns and areas for enhancement.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to deliver payroll-related reports and insights.

• Determine the appropriate data sharing protocols with internal stakeholders.

• Direct regional payroll operations, risk management, continuous improvement, and operational governance throughout the MEDNA region.

• Report to the Director of EMEA Payroll and operate within the Corporate organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or at least 7-9 years of relevant payroll experience.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in processing and managing complex EMEA payrolls, with an emphasis on tax regulations, compliance, and labor laws.

• Established leadership experience and team management abilities.

• Proficient at guiding others through change and implementing new processes or standards with effective performance management.

• CPP certification.

• Strategic mindset for resolving payroll challenges with attention to timing and tax consequences.

• Demonstrated experience in managing vendor relationships.

• Expertise in payroll systems and reporting tools.

• Fluency in English along with additional European languages.

• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Experience in overseeing payroll and time system implementations, including M&A.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meal Vouchers

• Statutory healthcare fund

• Additional health insurance

• Life and dread disease coverage

• Supplementary pension plan

• Reduced weekly working hours

• Flexible working hours

• Personify Health

• Occupational health services

• Recognition and reward program

• Training and development initiatives

• Company-paid sick leave integration

• 10% of annual base salary bonus / incentive pay

• Remote work arrangement from home for eligible positions

• Flexible, remote working arrangements