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Essity

Payroll & HR Administration Specialist

Essity

. Support accurate and compliant payroll processes for approximately 1,000 employees across Italy .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLegnano • ItalyMid-LevelSenior💰 €33,600 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance with labor, tax, and social security regulations while providing analytical support for payroll data and reporting. Proficient in collaborating with HR and Finance teams to enhance payroll operations and maintain accurate employee records.

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Payroll ManagementLabor Law KnowledgePayroll Data AnalysisExcel ProficiencyFluent in English and Italian

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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingEmployee Master Data ManagementTime and Attendance ManagementTax Certification (CU)Form 770INAIL RequirementsLabor Cost AccountingPayroll ReportingCompensation and Benefits PracticesDetail-Oriented Analysis
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationProactive MindsetAnalytical ThinkingCommitment to AccuracyFocus on Continuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
HR SystemsPayroll SystemsWorkdaySAPZucchetti
Industry Keywords
Payroll ComplianceCollective Bargaining AgreementsStatutory ObligationsEmployee Lifecycle ManagementFleet Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support accurate and compliant payroll processes for approximately 1,000 employees across Italy
  • Maintain employee master data throughout the employee lifecycle
  • Manage time and attendance, absences, vacation, sick leave, overtime, and related transactions
  • Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including salaries, taxes, social security contributions, benefits, allowances, and compensation elements
  • Review and validate payroll results through controls and reconciliations and coordinate corrections
  • Support year-end payroll activities and statutory obligations, including Tax Certification (CU), Form 770, and INAIL requirements
  • Partner with Finance on monthly and annual closing, accrual management, and labor cost accounting
  • Provide payroll, personnel administration, and labor law support to HR and internal stakeholders
  • Manage external payroll provider relationships and resolve service issues
  • Prepare payroll analyses and reports for HR, Finance, Audit, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to process, HR/payroll system, and cross-functional project improvements
  • Support the car fleet administrator with fleet management activities
  • Act as a key point of contact for employees based at the Legnano office
  • Report to the Payroll & Employee Admin Leader Italy and collaborate with a four-person team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Economics, Law, Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
  • Payroll experience within a structured organization or specialized payroll provider
  • Strong knowledge of labor, tax, and social security regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and compensation and benefits practices
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused, with commitment to accuracy and compliance
  • Excellent numerical skills and payroll data analysis and reporting experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Familiarity with HR and payroll systems
  • Knowledge of Workday, SAP, and/or Zucchetti is an advantage
  • Ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders and explain complex topics simply
  • Proactive mindset and focus on continuous improvement, innovation, priorities, and deadlines
  • Fluent in English and Italian
  • Availability for regular travel to the Altopascio (LU) site, especially during onboarding and training

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Meal vouchers
  • Additional company benefits
  • Flexible hybrid working model with two days of remote working per week
  • Permanent employment contract
  • Collaborative, inclusive, and people-focused environment
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities