HR & Payroll Specialist (Italy)

We are looking for a HR & Payroll Specialist (for Italy) to work in Frascati, Italy.

The HR & Payroll Specialist reports to the Global HR Manager and works closely with the Recruitment and Finance Teams, as well as the rest of the HR Operations team. This position also allows for a hybrid working arrangement, with a mix of working in the office and from home.

**Tasks and Activities**:
The scope of work will include:

- Being responsible for the timely and correct processing (inputs/outputs) of the Italian payroll via its third-party administrator.
- Being responsible for data entry into the supplier’s portal for all payroll related matters in Italy.
- Assisting with Salary Splits set-up and administration.
- Taking care of a correct payroll set-up in relation to expatriate assignments in conjunction with local tax experts and the HR Compensation & Benefits team. This applies to international transfers, assignments and simultaneous working setups.
- Taking ownership of payroll related activities such as onboarding/offboarding procedures, social documents, educational leave, time credit, absence and overtime tracking. Additionally ensuring that procedures are updated in line with changes in social/corporate/employment law.
- Maintaining accurate and updated data/files and ensuring all changes are appropriately documented through Hiring Approval Forms or other support documents.
- Working closely with the Finance Team for the monitoring of the monthly payroll figures.
- Participating in Payroll Projects under the supervision of the Global HR Manager, to ensure successful and timely delivery of KPI’s and objectives.
- Monitoring, maintaining and improving the payroll processes for all financial and ISO certifications related audits.
- Assisting employees with payroll related questions as well as social legislation matters at a European level.
- Maintaining benefits administration of benefit programs such as insurances, meal vouchers, healthcare and pension schemes, ensuring timely and accurate monthly benefits enrolment, employee changes and discontinuation upon separation.
- Providing backup to the HR Officer & HR Contract Officer during leave.
- Supporting any other duties for the HR team as deemed necessary for the successful running of RHEA Group.

**Skills and Experience**:
The following skills and experience are mandatory:

- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of HR experience, with a focus on payroll and benefits in an international context.
- The ability to deal with all levels of company management, whilst handling confidential information.
- Familiarity with social legislation, ideally at a European level.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to respond effectively to questions from groups of employees and managers alike.
- An analytical approach to work with a strong sense for details.
- The ability to remain flexible and positive in adapting to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Willing to travel within Europe when required.
- Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken.

The following skills would be highly desirable:

- Fluent in other European languages, both written and spoken.
- This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (“Rules for the right to work of disabled people”)._
- Questa posizione e’ aperta alle categorie protette L. 68/99._

**Why join RHEA?**:
We are a growing international company, with over 700 staff working in 11 countries. Our teams are involved in innovative space missions and cutting-edge projects in security, concurrent design, data and ground systems.

When you join us, you will work alongside recognized industry experts, either on our clients’ premises or in our offices across Europe and Canada. This is your opportunity to **boost your career **and **shape the future of the space, security and systems engineering industries.**

**What we offer**:

- Competitive remuneration packages
- Unique career opportunities, including working in other countries
- Personalized training and development programmes
- Flexible relocation support
- Stable company with a family atmosphere.

**Want to know more?**:

- What is it like working at RHEA?
- Discover our culture and our people
- RHEA’s international footprint.

Contact our Recruitment team