[Hiring] Payroll Country Lead @Remote - Referral Board

Role Description

The Payroll Country Lead will own the complete Country Pod of the APL, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with country specific government regulations. You will provide guidance and mentorship to the team.

• Serve as a point of contact between internal and external stakeholders on all payroll country related matters.
• Be up to date with various international payroll laws, regulations, tax, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate and country-specific regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage existing relationships with payroll, accounting, and payroll service providers, including staffing agencies (APL) and related stakeholders.
• Develop and implement best practices, key performance indicators, and SLA metrics for the team.
• Ensure all relevant payroll processes are documented and maintained in line with internal governance requirements and external legislative/regulatory requirements, including GDPR.
• Plan for, implement, and review system development, statutory changes, and periodic processes.
• Support with testing for development/enhancements to Payroll system, with specific focus on Zucchetti Paghe Project where applicable.

Qualifications

• Several years of work experience in regional/global payroll operations, including experience within Italian staffing agencies (APL).
• Ability to manage risk and exercise judgement to resolve/escalate issues.
• Understanding of global payroll best practices.
• Experience in implementing payroll in multiple countries and managing relationships with third party payroll services.
• Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel/Google Sheet, and Zucchetti Paghe Project.
• Proven experience as Payroll Expert, with extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes, within an APL context.
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work.
• Understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrates strong automation and AI capabilities.

Requirements

• You'll report to: Payroll Operations Manager
• Team: Payroll Operations
• Location: Priority applications from Italy
• Start date: As soon as possible

Benefits

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours (we are async)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces