Payroll Implementation Manager | Italy
Pubblicato il 18-10-2026 - Deel in Milano
Overview In this role you drive the end-to-end implementation and data migration of Deel's global payroll for clients. You will lead onboarding, define payroll processes, configure systems, and ensure a smooth go-live with strong client interaction. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, manage scope, and deliver on time and budget. This is a hands-on, client-facing position that shapes how customers scale payroll across multiple countries.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- stock grant opportunities
- remote work flexibility
- WeWork access (optional)
- total rewards and inclusive benefits
- competitive pay
- disability accommodations on request
Responsabilità
- Set up projects with onboarding teams and clients, creating and maintaining project plans for successful rollouts
- Manage client and internal project reviews, adjust scope and delivery timelines as needed
- Define payroll processes and data requirements, manage client payroll calendars
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans and status reports
- Configure interfaces, reports, and system settings for parallel and live payroll in initial months
- Lead go-live, sign-off, and client-specific process validation with documentation and reporting
- Communicate as primary payroll project contact; escalate issues to senior leadership as appropriate
- Oversee end-to-end implementation of global payroll system, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
- Gather client requirements with HR and Finance, guiding them through technically complex onboarding
- Ensure compliance with local tax and labor laws, including data migration and security
- Develop and execute testing plans to ensure smooth system transition
- Implement change management to support employees and HR teams
Requisiti fondamentali
- 5+ years in global payroll implementation and operations
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance for designated location
- Experience with payroll systems and software
- Client-facing project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
- communication
- collaboration
- problem-solving
- payroll systems and software
- data migration
- requirements gathering