Reporting to the HR Manager Italy, the HR Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support to the Italian business, with a strong focus on payroll, HR administration, and employee lifecycle processes.

Working closely with employees, managers, Payroll & administration teams, and external providers, the role will ensure the smooth and accurate management of payroll-related activities while also contributing to broader HR processes and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and coordinate payroll and HR administration activities for the Italian entity, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with local legislation.
- Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on payroll, contracts, benefits, leave, absences and other HR administration matters.
- Coordinate with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure the correct processing of monthly payroll.
- Prepare and validate payroll-related information, including employee data, variable compensation, absences, bonuses and other payroll inputs.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
- Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract management, changes in employment conditions and offboarding.
- Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers, addressing HR-related queries and ensuring a high-quality employee experience.
- Support compliance with Italian labour law, company policies and HR procedures.
- Coordinate and support key HR processes such as performance reviews, compensation reviews, training and employee development.
- Support recruitment and onboarding activities when required.
- Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, HR and other stakeholders to ensure effective HR service delivery.




- Support the implementation and adoption of HRIS, payroll systems and other HR tools.
- Contribute to HR projects, process improvements and organizational initiatives.

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in HR, HR Administration and/or Payroll, ideally in an international environment.
- Solid knowledge of Italian payroll processes and HR administration.
- Good knowledge of Italian labour law and employment regulations.
- Previous experience working with payroll providers or managing payroll processes is highly valued.
- Experience with employee lifecycle management and HR administration.
- Familiarity with HRIS, payroll systems and HR tools.
- Previous exposure to recruitment, employee relations and other generalist HR activities.
- Fluent in Italian and English.

Skills

- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy, particularly in payroll-related activities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented and hands-on approach.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across functions.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership.
- Comfortable working in a fast-changing and international environment.

Company Description

- Join a dynamic and innovative beauty company at the forefront of its industry, where creativity meets strategic impact. You will join an international environment where HR plays a key role in supporting employees, business growth and organizational development.

📌 HR Generalist – Payroll & Administration (Temporary - 12 month contract) (Milano)
🏢 Catenon
📍 Milano