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Payroll Team Lead | Italian Speaker | Porto (Hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join a dynamic and international Shared Services environment, supporting the Italian market. This role combines payroll expertise, people leadership, stakeholder management, and process improvement, offering the opportunity to make a real impact while leading a high-performing team.

Location Porto, Matosinhos
Hybrid 2 days at the office | 3 days remote

Your Mission
As Payroll Team Lead, you will oversee and coordinate payroll and HR administration activities for Italy, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely service delivery while driving operational excellence and team development.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and support the end-to-end payroll cycle for the Italian market, including attendance, absences, overtime, holidays, sickness, maternity, and other payroll-related activities.
Ensure compliance with Italian labour law, fiscal and social security regulations, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CCNLs).
Lead, coach, and develop the Payroll team, fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring KPI and SLA achievement.
Act as the main point of escalation for complex payroll and HR administration matters.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, Labour Relations, external providers, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll operations.
Monitor payroll data quality, validations, reconciliations, controls, and audit compliance requirements.
Drive process improvement, standardization, digitalization, and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality.

What We're Looking For
Proven experience in Payroll, preferably within the Italian market
Previous experience in team leadership, coordination, or people management
Strong knowledge of Italian labour, fiscal, and social security regulations
Experience with Payroll and HRIS platforms such as SAP HR, ADP, or similar systems
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Fluent Italian and English (spoken and written) are mandatory

What's in It for You?
Direct contract with the client
Hybrid working model (2 days office | 3 days remote)
Attractive salary package 9.60/day Meal Allowance
Annual flexible benefits voucher (health services, mobility, lifestyle benefits, and more)
Career growth opportunities within an international and multicultural environment
Exposure to transformation, automation, and continuous improvement projects

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact in an international payroll operation? Apply now and take the next step in your career.