Senior Italian Payroll HR Operations Analyst

Fortive; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive is seeking a Senior Payroll HR Operations Analyst to deliver payroll and HR services across EMEA. The role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and implementing improvements. Candidates should have extensive payroll experience, particularly in Italy, and be fluent in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in payroll/HR shared services.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll and HR operations specific to Italy.
• Experience with multiple EMEA countries' payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for employee support regarding HR policies and payroll.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements.
• Execute payroll processes across EMEA, ensuring legal compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ADP

HCM systems

MS Office

Job description

Senior Italian Payroll HR Operations Analyst

Remote, Italy • Remote, United Kingdom

Remote

ID: 6262

Job Description

Overview: Fortive is seeking a Senior Payroll HR Operations Analyst - EMEA to deliver world-class payroll and HR services to the region, ensuring accurate data processing, compliance, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the main contact for employee support regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, and related inquiries across EMEA.
2. Manage data errors and ensure accurate outputs and communication.
3. Prepare payroll process documentation under regional management.
4. Verify garnishments and legal compliance.
5. Handle overpayments and repayments, communicating with stakeholders.
6. Identify and implement payroll process improvements.
7. Validate payroll data to ensure timely and correct employee payments.
8. Process equity, relocation, and taxable inclusions.
9. Escalate complex payroll issues and propose solutions.
10. Execute payroll processes across EMEA, ensuring legal compliance and audit readiness.
11. Conduct testing for data accuracy and timeliness.
12. Coordinate payroll with HR and finance teams.
13. Manage annual statements and year-end processes.
14. Optimize payroll under a shared service model using process improvement tools.
15. Document visual management and generate reports.
16. Administer data related to employee separations and maintain records.
17. Process termination and deceased wage payments per country laws.
18. Ensure compliance with governmental reporting requirements.
19. Develop business requirements and support employee escalations.
20. Identify and implement process automation and workflow enhancements.
21. Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience in payroll/HR shared services, preferably with ADP and HCM systems.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll and HR operations specific to Italy.
• Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with multiple EMEA countries' payroll processing.
• Regional payroll certifications preferred.

Company Overview:

Fortive is an industrial technology leader focused on innovation and growth, committed to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

For more information, visit careers.fortive.com.