Manager, HR & Payroll

Company description Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world and a global leader in the fields of marketing, communications, and digital transformation. A Connecting Company for the Connected Age, Publicis Groupe delivers winning solutions for clients through the Power of One - driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviours, great character and a relentless focus on our clients. Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe. Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ professionals servicing a network of prestigious agencies across the globe supporting 63+ markets. Re:Sources is Publicis Groupe's Shared Services Platform. We provide Publicis Groupe agencies with the business solutions, technology platforms and expertise they need to transform, innovate and increase productivity.

Overview

Based in Milan, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Manager, HR & Payroll to oversee and manage the payroll operations and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll processing, strong knowledge of collective labor agreements, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The role reports into the Senior Manager, HR & Payroll, Italy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire employee lifecycle (hiring, contract extensions, role changes, terminations)
• Collaborate with the external provider on attendance, welfare programs, pension funds, benefits, salary-backed loans, salary increases
• Provide support to employees and Groupe agencies for any requests or clarifications about HR Admin/payroll matters
• Support in fulfilling regulatory and mandatory obligations towards external bodies, in collaboration with the external provider (e.g. communications, disability reporting, workplace injuries)
• Generate clear reports for local and Groupe stakeholders, effectively communicating any relevant information
• Support in conducting regular audits of payroll data and processes to identify areas of improvement
• Continuously update on labor laws and HR administration regulations, ensuring full compliance of internal procedures related to the payroll area
• Support the Senior Manager, HR & Payroll in any relevant topic or task connected with the HR & Payroll office and activities

Qualifications

• Previous experience (8 years) in labor consultancy firms or large companies, managing the entire payroll process
• In-depth understanding of the monthly payslip
• Familiarity with various types of corporate benefits, attendance tracking, monthly payroll variables, and post-payroll activities
• Deep understanding of labor cost composition
• Excellent knowledge of the National Collective Labor Agreement for the Commercio sector (CCNL Commercio) - must have

Education and Skills

• Degree in Economics, Administration or similar
• Familiarity with Zucchetti software (Attendance Web)
• Knowledge of SAP (Career Settings / SuccessFactors) and previous experience in Zucchetti implementation considered a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel is a must)
• Fluency in English - must have
• Teamwork and strong communication skills