Remote Payroll Team Lead – Italy Focus (Hybrid)

TMF Group; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Hybrid/remote working

International environment

Language platform access

Mental health and well-being platform

Job summary

TMF Group is seeking a Payroll Team Lead to drive high-quality payroll services with hands-on leadership. The role focuses on Italy payroll while overseeing a team of up to 10, delivering accurate, compliant, and excellent client experiences.

You will work mostly remotely with a hybrid model visiting the Katowice office quarterly. Strong English and Italian, and leadership experience are essential for success in this international setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience with strong knowledge of Italian payroll and legislation.
• Proven experience in team management and people development.
• Ability to manage client relationships, including complex discussions and escalations.
• Experience with payroll systems, tools, and reporting to local authorities.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills; ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a payroll team (up to 10 people), including performance reviews and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate daily operations, set team priorities, and ensure timely, accurate service delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing standard and complex payroll queries.
• Oversee payroll processes in line with internal policies and local regulations.
• Manage escalations and support service discussions with clients.
• Ensure compliance with legislation changes and maintain up-to-date payroll knowledge (Italy focus).
• Collaborate across teams to resolve operational challenges and improve service delivery.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing within the team and broader audience.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Italian payroll expertise

Team management

Client relationship management

Payroll systems & reporting

English communication

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

TMF Group is seeking a Payroll Team Lead to drive high-quality payroll services with hands-on leadership. The role focuses on Italy payroll while overseeing a team of up to 10, delivering accurate, compliant, and excellent client experiences.

You will work mostly remotely with a hybrid model visiting the Katowice office quarterly. Strong English and Italian, and leadership experience are essential for success in this international setting.