- Location
- Bologna Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €45,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About LuxExperience
LuxExperience is a global luxury e-commerce group whose portfolio includes Mytheresa, NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, bringing together distinctive retail identities and deep expertise in serving discerning customers. At the intersection of fashion, technology and personalised service, the group encompasses professional disciplines ranging from buying and editorial to digital product, data, logistics and client relations. Its employer proposition lies in the combination of specialist luxury knowledge and the operational complexity of international online retail. For professionals drawn to a digitally driven luxury landscape, LuxExperience offers a setting where commercial judgement, creative sensitivity and service excellence meet.
The HR Payroll Manager will join the payroll team at the Bologna headquarters as an individual contributor, reporting directly to the Head of HR Payroll in Monaco. This role encompasses full responsibility for the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring strict compliance with Italian fiscal, social contribution, and labour law requirements. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll operations, external communications with payroll providers and government agencies (INPS, INAIL, Agenzia delle Entrate), personnel data administration, and strategic reporting to support departmental decision-making.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee the monthly payroll processing cycle in coordination with external payroll providers, ensuring full compliance with Italian fiscal, social contribution, and labour law regulations and managing all post-payroll administrative activities
- Independently produce payroll reporting, prepare corporate documentation, and manage communications with external partners (payroll providers, labour consultants) and public agencies (INPS, INAIL, Agenzia delle Entrate)
- Monitor accurate personnel data management and track attendance, vacation time, and leave permissions
- Handle internal communications and provide support to staff regarding payroll inquiries and labour administration matters
- Collaborate on year-end close processes and provide necessary support during internal and external audit activities
- Develop cost analyses, statistics, and summary reports to inform strategic departmental decisions
- Participate actively in cross-functional HR process improvement initiatives and personnel administration enhancement projects
Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of the complete Italian payroll processing cycle, CCNL Terziario Distribuzione e Servizi (Commerce) collective bargaining agreement, and statutory fiscal and social compliance requirements
- Significant end-to-end payroll management experience gained in a professional services firm or corporate in-house payroll environment
- Expert proficiency with Zucchetti payroll software, MS Office (particularly Excel), and Google Suite
- Precision, analytical rigour, reliability, and flexibility in daily workflow organization
- High standards of integrity, work ethics, and absolute confidentiality when handling sensitive data
- Strong operational hands-on approach and problem-solving orientation
- Fluent English language skills (B2 level) and native-level Italian (C1) proficiency, both written and spoken
- Collaborative team orientation with enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, and proactive initiative
Skills
Experience
Significant end-to-end payroll management experience gained within a professional services firm or corporate in-house payroll environment, with demonstrable expertise in Italian payroll legislation and multi-entity payroll operations.
Education
Education or professional qualification in HR administration, payroll management, labour law, or accounting is preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 45,000 per annum.
Benefits
Up to 35 days of annual holiday (including vacation and ROL) depending on length of service, starting with 26 days; staff discount up to 40%; language courses; mental health and well-being support; corporate benefits platform with special offers; meal vouchers; Employee Share Purchase Plan; Social Day; discounted sports and gym memberships.
Culture
LuxExperience brings the exacting standards of luxury into the fast-moving world of digital commerce, placing attention to detail, customer understanding and innovation at the heart of its working culture. Its professional environment brings together creative, commercial and technological expertise, with a shared focus on delivering a refined, highly personalised customer experience.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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