Ice Cream Payroll Coordinator

Unilever; Roma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A multinational consumer goods company in Rome is seeking an Ice Cream Payroll Coordinator. The role includes managing payroll operations, collaborating with external vendors, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of payroll experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for continuous improvement in processes within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Experience working with external payroll providers (e.g., Neeyamo, EY, ADP).
• English language proficiency is mandatory.

Mansioni

• Liaise with payroll vendors and resolve operational queries.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing and validate outputs.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams for payroll accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation.

Conoscenze

Payroll systems understanding

Vendor management

Statutory compliance

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Strumenti

Payroll software/tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Join the Ice Cream Payroll Coordinator role at Unilever.

We are looking for a Payroll SME to manage payroll operations across entities, liaise with external vendors, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Purpose of Role

The Payroll SME acts as the key liaison between the company and its external payroll vendor(s), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across designated entities. This role supports operational excellence, drives process improvements, and ensures alignment with internal controls and local statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Management – Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll vendor(s), coordinate governance meetings, and resolve operational queries.
• Payroll Operations – Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing activities for assigned countries/entities, validate payroll outputs (gross‑to‑net calculations, statutory deductions, final reports), and ensure timely submission of payroll data and approvals.
• Payments – Prepare net, statutory, and third‑party payments.
• Compliance & Controls – Ensure payroll processes comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements; support wage tax audits and statutory reporting in collaboration with the vendor.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with HR (HQ and factories), Finance, and Legal teams to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with organizational policies.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify and implement process improvements, support system upgrades, automation initiatives, and change management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, vendor management, and statutory compliance.
• Experience working with external payroll providers (e.g., Neeyamo, EY, ADP, SD Worx).
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll software/tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English mandatory.

Location & Employment

• Rome, Latium, Italy – Greater Rome Metropolitan Area.
• Full‑time.
• Mid‑Senior level.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.