- 6-month contract | Start date: 10-15 November | Fully remote set up possible
- Workday and multi-country payroll environment
- 6-month contract | Start date: 10-15 November | Fully remote set up possible
- Workday and multi-country payroll environment
About Our Client
Our 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.
Job Description
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations with primary responsibility for France and Italy, while supporting Spain and Portugal.
- Coordinate and review payroll activities delivered by external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Ensure compliance with French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese payroll, tax and labour legislation.
- Manage payroll inputs including salaries, bonuses, benefits, overtime and statutory deductions.
- Prepare payroll reports, support reconciliations and partner with Finance on payroll-related controls.
- Prepare and coordinate legally required payroll and employment documentation.
- Serve as a key point of contact for employees, authorities, insurers and benefit providers.
- Collaborate closely with HR, Finance and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations.
- Own and optimise payroll data flows and integrations between Workday and external payroll providers.
- Support audits, SOX-compliant controls and continuous payroll process improvements.
- Handle complex employment scenarios, including international mobility and cross-border arrangements.
- Contribute to payroll automation, standardisation initiatives and future country expansions
The Successful Applicant
- 4+ years of payroll experience with strong expertise in France and/or Italy.
- Excellent knowledge of French and/or Italian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience working with external payroll providers.
- Experience in international, fast-paced or retail environments is advantageous.
- Fluent English plus French and/or Italian preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Workday and payroll system integrations.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
What's on Offer
- High-visibility payroll ownership role
- International and collaborative environment
- Exposure to Workday optimisation projects
- Opportunity to drive automation and process improvements
- Broad stakeholder interaction across HR and Finance
- Growing organisation with ongoing transformation initiatives
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ASAP: Senior Payroll Specialist France & Italy (m/w/d) in Zürich Arbeitgeber: Michael Page
Unser Mandant ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine moderne Unternehmenskultur mit flachen Hierarchien und kurzen Entscheidungswegen bietet. Die Finanzabteilung spielt eine zentrale Rolle in der Unternehmenssteuerung und ermöglicht den Mitarbeitenden vielfältige Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten in einem internationalen Umfeld. Mit flexiblen Arbeitszeiten, einem attraktiven Gehaltspaket und zahlreichen Corporate Benefits ist das Unternehmen ein idealer Ort für Fachkräfte, die eine sinnstiftende und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit suchen.
