PAYROLL SPECIALIST REMOTE

Payroll Specialist page is loaded## Payroll Specialistlocations: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 884377Payroll Specialist## **Job Description****Fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover – 12 months)**Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies(R), Kleenex(R), Cottonelle(R), Scott(R), Kotex(R), Poise(R), Depend(R), and Kimberly-Clark Professional(R) [local brands can be input here, be sure to use register sign(R). Here, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. About You**In one of our professional roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.As the Payroll Specialist, as part of Global Business Services (GBS), you will be responsible for delivering payroll and employer compliance services in Italy. You will be also responsible for co-ordination of the outsourced payroll and execution of any monthly input, checking or output activities for the full payroll cycle, plus all local employer compliance activities including annual returns and reporting requirements. You will report to the Payroll Operations Team Leader – Western Europe and you will be an individual contributor (no direct reports).**The contract will be temporary with a one year maternity cover.**Location: we can offer a hybrid model (3 days per week on remote / 2 days per week at Turin Office) for candidates already based in Turin.**Manage end-to-end monthly payroll operations via an outsourced provider, ensuring accurate, timely payments, including non-system inputs, checks and ad‐hoc processing.* Act as the key point of contact for payroll vendors and regulatory bodies, escalating issues, driving corrective actions, and proactively identifying process improvements and efficiencies.* Provide payroll expertise on system and process changes, developing and communicating clear payroll policies and procedures for employees, managers, HR, Finance and external providers.* Monitor payroll legislation and regulatory changes, ensuring ongoing compliance and updating internal policies, procedures and controls accordingly.* Ensure accurate payroll accounting, support finance with reconciliations, manage audits and internal controls, and deliver regular and ad‐hoc payroll reporting and insights.* Administer pension auto‐enrolment, flexible benefits, absence data for payroll, and company Share and Long-Term Incentive plans (vests, exercises, purchases and sales).**Qualifications:*** Strong payroll experience, in a sole position or small team preferably* Knowledge of external regulation relevant to payroll is imperative and a track record of managing within regulations, particularly regulatory bodies for payroll and benefit taxes* Demonstrable experience of dealing with complex employer compliance issues* Experience processing annual payroll activities and able to build and adapt payroll processes* Ability to manage connections with HR, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders* Able to work accurately and calmly to tight deadlines, while working effectively within a dynamic and changing environment* Resilient character, able to cope with multiple demands* Fluent in Italian and good English**Total Benefits**We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. Attractive market-oriented remuneration* Success-based bonus* Corporate benefits**Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark**We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That's why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.**To Be Considered**Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. Please submit your CV in English as it will be considered by English speakers.**LI-Hybrid***And finally, the fine print....***For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation and immigration visas support for this role.*## **Primary Location**Turin Office## **Additional Locations**## **Worker Type**Employee## **Worker Sub-Type**Regular## **Time Type**Full timeFueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.