Senior Payroll Associate | Italy

Deel, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Italy

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Senior Payroll Associate at Deel is a critical individual contributor responsible for owning end-to-end payroll processing activities while mentoring junior team members, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery for employees across Italy and supporting Deel’s mission to power global work through seamless, scalable HR and payroll infrastructure.
• This role directly impacts the financial well-being and trust of Deel’s global workforce by guaranteeing precision in compensation, adherence to complex Italian payroll regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll operations in a fast-growing, innovative SaaS environment.
• Oversee the end-to-end processing of payroll data for employees in Italy, including salary calculations, tax withholdings, social security contributions, and statutory deductions, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness in every pay cycle.
• Maintain and audit employee master data in the Zucchetti payroll system and HRIS, validating changes related to new hires, terminations, promotions, leave, and benefits to ensure data integrity and compliance with Italian labor laws.
• Verify and reconcile payroll inputs such as hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions against source documents and timekeeping systems, resolving discrepancies promptly and documenting audit trails.
• Assist with the preparation, calculation, and filing of Italian payroll taxes and social security contributions (INPS, INAIL, IRPEF), coordinating with finance and legal teams to meet statutory deadlines and avoid penalties.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing clear, empathetic, and timely responses to questions about payslips, tax codes, deductions, and payment timing, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving Italian payroll legislation, collective bargaining agreements (CCNL), and regional regulations by monitoring updates, interpreting changes, and implementing necessary adjustments to processes and systems.
• Lead the design, testing, and rollout of new payroll processes, system enhancements, or automation initiatives within Zucchetti, collaborating with IT, product, and operations teams to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Mentor and guide junior payroll associates through onboarding, training, and day-to-day support, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning within the payroll team.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and participating in cross-functional projects to standardize and scale payroll operations globally.
• Stay current on Deel’s global payroll platform capabilities and provide localized Italian insights to help shape product development and ensure the platform meets local compliance needs.
• About the team or company: Deel is a fully remote, globally distributed leader in HR and payroll technology, serving over 150 countries with a mission to eliminate barriers to global employment. The payroll team operates as a trusted center of excellence, combining deep local expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver compliant, scalable payroll solutions at scale.
• The company culture emphasizes autonomy, innovation, and impact, offering employees the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges that affect millions of workers worldwide while growing professionally in a high-growth, values-driven environment.
• What the person can learn or achieve in this role: Develop deep expertise in Italian payroll compliance within a global tech context, gaining exposure to international payroll complexities and emerging trends in global workforce management.
• Build leadership and mentoring skills by guiding junior team members, influencing process design, and contributing to the evolution of Deel’s payroll operations — positioning yourself as a subject matter expert and future leader in global payroll and HR technology.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Italian payroll processing, including proficiency with the Zucchetti payroll system
• Strong knowledge of Italian payroll laws, regulations, tax obligations (INPS, INAIL, IRPEF), and collective bargaining agreements (CCNL)
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support junior team members in a payroll or HR operations environment
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to data accuracy and compliance

🏖️ Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities tied to role, employment status, and location, offering long-term equity participation in Deel’s growth
• Flexible remote work arrangement with optional access to WeWork spaces for those who prefer hybrid collaboration
• Additional country-specific perks and benefits, including healthcare, wellness allowances, and localized support programs based on employment status and location

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Deel, Inc.

Deel is a San Francisco-based payroll and compliance platform that enables businesses to hire, pay, and manage contractors and employees in over 150 countries. It automates onboarding, localized contracts, tax filings, and payments while ensuring adherence to local labor laws. The cloud software integrates with HR and accounting systems, offers visa and immigration support, and provides employer-of-record services for companies without local entities. Founded in 2019, Deel serves thousands of remote-first and distributed organizations, helping them scale global teams quickly and reduce administrative overhead associated with international employment.

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