ASAP: Senior Payroll Specialist France & Italy (m/w/d)

ulli6-month contract | Start date: 10-15 November | Fully remote set up possible /liliWorkday and multi-country payroll environment /li /ululli6-month contract | Start date: 10-15 November | Fully remote set up possible /liliWorkday and multi-country payroll environment /li /ulh3About Our Client /h3pOur client is a fast-growing international organisation known for its modern and people-focused culture. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced payroll professional who can quickly take ownership of payroll operations and support ongoing process improvement initiatives. /ph3Job Description /h3ulliManage end-to-end payroll operations with primary responsibility for France and Italy, while supporting Spain and Portugal. /liliCoordinate and review payroll activities delivered by external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. /liliEnsure compliance with French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese payroll, tax and labour legislation. /liliManage payroll inputs including salaries, bonuses, benefits, overtime and statutory deductions. /liliPrepare payroll reports, support reconciliations and partner with Finance on payroll-related controls. /liliPrepare and coordinate legally required payroll and employment documentation. /liliServe as a key point of contact for employees, authorities, insurers and benefit providers. /liliCollaborate closely with HR, Finance and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations. /liliOwn and optimise payroll data flows and integrations between Workday and external payroll providers. /liliSupport audits, SOX-compliant controls and continuous payroll process improvements. /liliHandle complex employment scenarios, including international mobility and cross-border arrangements. /liliContribute to payroll automation, standardisation initiatives and future country expansions /li /ulh3The Successful Applicant /h3ulli4+ years of payroll experience with strong expertise in France and/or Italy. /liliExcellent knowledge of French and/or Italian payroll legislation and compliance requirements. /liliHands-on experience working with external payroll providers. /liliExperience in international, fast-paced or retail environments is advantageous. /liliFluent English plus French and/or Italian preferred. /liliStrong knowledge of Workday and payroll system integrations. /liliAdvanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. /liliHigh attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information. /liliStrong stakeholder management and communication skills. /li /ulh3What's on Offer /h3ulliHigh-visibility payroll ownership role /liliInternational and collaborative environment /liliExposure to Workday optimisation projects /liliOpportunity to drive automation and process improvements /liliBroad stakeholder interaction across HR and Finance /liliGrowing organisation with ongoing transformation initiatives /li /ulbQuote job ref: JN- /b #J-18808-Ljbffr