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

• 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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