Payroll & HR Admin Specialist | Hybrid Italy

Essity; Legnano; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid work model (2 remote days)

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Payroll & HR Administration Specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll for ~1,000 employees across Italy. Based in Legnano (MI) with a hybrid Milan area arrangement, you will manage master data, time and attendance, end-to-end payroll, and year-end obligations while collaborating with HR, Finance, and external providers.

The role requires strong numerical, analytical, and Excel skills, fluency in English and Italian, and knowledge of labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Economics, Law, or HR.
• Payroll experience in a structured organization or with a payroll provider.
• Strong knowledge of labor, tax, social security and compensation practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain employee master data across the lifecycle.
• Handle Time & Attendance including leave and overtime.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll, including salaries, taxes, social contributions, and benefits.
• Review payroll results with controls and reconciliations.
• Support year-end activities and statutory obligations (CU, Form 770, INAIL).
• Collaborate with Finance on monthly and annual closings and labour cost accounting.
• Provide specialist payroll and labor law guidance to HR and stakeholders.
• Liaise with external payroll providers for quality and continuity.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel proficiency

Numerical skills

Communication skills

English & Italian fluency

Education

Degree in Economics

Degree in Law

Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

SAP

Zucchetti

Job description

Essity is seeking a Payroll & HR Administration Specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll for ~1,000 employees across Italy. Based in Legnano (MI) with a hybrid Milan area arrangement, you will manage master data, time and attendance, end-to-end payroll, and year-end obligations while collaborating with HR, Finance, and external providers.

The role requires strong numerical, analytical, and Excel skills, fluency in English and Italian, and knowledge of labor regulations.