Michael Kors Payroll & Time & Attendance Integration Manager
- Location
- MannoTicinoSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an internationally recognized luxury fashion brand and lifestyle label, marketed globally across apparel, accessories and fragrances. As part of Capri Holdings, Michael Kors operates within a portfolio of premium fashion houses and emphasizes design-led product, elevated retail experiences and a fast-paced, customer-centric retail network.
Payroll & Time & Attendance Integration Manager at Michael Kors in Manno, Switzerland. Lead EMEA Legion system rollout and payroll automation across 20 countries.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the EMEA rollout of the Legion Time & Attendance system in partnership with HR, Payroll, Retail Operations, IT, and PMO
- Act as functional and integration subject-matter expert for Legion payroll-relevant data (time, attendance, absences, overtime, premiums)
- Ensure local business needs and payroll requirements are accurately reflected in system configuration and ensure labor compliance (rest periods, maximum working hours, etc.)
- Own the end-to-end flow of data from Legion into all payroll systems used across EMEA
- Analyze and map Legion outputs to input requirements of multiple payroll software solutions used by different providers
- Define and implement automation solutions (APIs, secure file integrations, standardized interfaces) to enable payroll processing without manual data manipulation
- Partner with IT, Legion, and payroll vendors to establish validation rules, reconciliation processes, and exception handling frameworks
- Serve as primary liaison between Michael Kors and external payroll providers on all matters related to Legion data integration
- Coordinate payroll integration testing, parallel payroll runs, and go-live activities country by country
- Manage timelines, dependencies, and risks linked to payroll cutoffs and statutory deadlines
- Apply strong knowledge of European payroll rules and local requirements to ensure accurate payroll data processing
- Ensure integration meets GDPR, data security, and audit requirements
- Document country-specific differences, data rules, and payroll dependencies
- Maintain detailed documentation of interfaces, data structures, data ownership assignments, validation rules, and country requirements
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize payroll integrations across EMEA
Qualifications
- Strong experience in Time & Attendance system implementations within the EMEA region with understanding of local payroll legislation and country-specific statutory requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in payroll integration across multiple countries and payroll software platforms
- Hands-on experience working with external payroll providers
- Background in payroll vendors (UKG, Replicon, Legion, or similar), consulting specializing in payroll/workforce management/HR systems, or in-house payroll transformation roles in international organizations
- Degree in Payroll, HR, Business, Information Systems, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Skills
Experience
Strong professional background in Time & Attendance system implementations or payroll transformation projects within EMEA, with demonstrated expertise in coordinating payroll integration across multiple countries and vendors. Experience working directly with external payroll providers and knowledge of European labor compliance requirements required.
Education
Degree in Payroll, HR, Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience in payroll systems or HR transformation.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Manno, Ticino, Switzerland, with easy access to Lugano.
Benefits
Cross-brand discount, exclusive employee sales, generous holiday schedule and vacation days, summer Fridays, internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo), hybrid working (3 days per week in office), LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program, #FeelGreat program including Connected Communities, Inspired Innovation, Responsible Future, and Meaningful Experiences initiatives.
Culture
Michael Kors fosters a design-driven, service-oriented retail culture that blends creative energy with commercial discipline. Teams work in a fast-paced, international environment where collaboration, attention to detail and polished client service are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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