Job Description

A career in Maison Valentino is your chance to grow in a reality where business and creativity meet and thrive in an inclusive, and open-minded community.

Maison Valentino believes in a colleague-centric approach, where our contribution and behaviors as individuals are the secret of our success as a community. Each Valentino colleague is crucial to guarantee that every need in Valentino is met with mastery, creativity, uniqueness, and care.

Europe HR Administration & Payroll Specialist - Fixed Term (1 year)

The Europe HR Administration & Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple European countries. The role manages end‑to‑end payroll activities, partners with external payroll providers. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and deep knowledge of European payroll legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll for assigned European countries in accordance with local laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with in‑country payroll providers to ensure timely and correct payroll execution.
• Review payroll results, identifying and explaining variances for final sign off
• Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, including income taxes, social contributions, benefits, and reporting obligations.
• Knowledge and previous experience with Time & Attendance Systems (e.g., Zucchetti)
• Ensure payroll master data accuracy in SuccessFactors

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of payroll experience (multi‑country payroll preferred).
• Solid knowledge of payroll legislation in at least one major European country (e.g., Italy)
• Experience collaborating with external payroll providers.
• Strong analytical mindset and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and commitment to deadlines.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail & data accuracy
• Problem‑solving mindset
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative

The Valentino ecosystem is home to a wide and extraordinary pool of talents, each colleague contributing with their unique attributes, nurturing a culture of inclusivity and equality. Inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.