Position: Senior SAP HCM Consultant - Italian Payroll

Location: Spain, Italy (Remote)

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At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

Role

The main mission is to ensure that the team provides services with the highest quality and guarantees continuity as prescribed in the client contract, with a particular focus on SAP Payroll, including Italian Payroll processes.

Responsible for ensuring the proper delivery of services and maintaining and developing relationships between the business unit and internal and external stakeholders at all times. Also accountable for people management within their department.

A manager must adhere to and uphold the company’s objectives, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring these are followed within their team. They are also responsible for communicating all relevant business and company information to their employees.

The person will also be responsible for coaching and supervising team members in the performance of their tasks, particularly in relation to SAP Payroll and country-specific (Italian) requirements.

Tasks

In addition to the tasks common to all STRADA employees, the specific tasks for this position are:

Understand, manage, and control the budget
Ensure that the service meets STRADA’s quality standards, particularly in SAP Payroll delivery (including Italian Payroll)
Detect business opportunities in both new and existing customers, especially related to Payroll and SAP solutions
Ensure that the service is provided in accordance with contractual provisions
Create, develop, implement, and maintain work processes and communication between team members and third parties
Monitor and enforce processes; collect metrics for measuring quality and productivity in the department
Establish regular service review meetings
Provide skilled resources and ensure their availability according to committed FTE levels
Motivate, evaluate, and manage team members
Define team structure and assign responsibilities, ensuring adequate SAP Payroll expertise (Italian Payroll knowledge is a plus/required)
Encourage and lead the training and development of the team, particularly in SAP Payroll and localization topics
Ensure a positive and engaging team environment
Define objectives for team members and monitor performance
Manage administrative tasks (timesheets, holidays, absences, overtime, costs)
Plan succession within the business
Drive business development and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills Required

In addition to the common skills expected of all STRADA employees, the specific requirements for this role are:

Strong experience in SAP HCM Payroll, with specific knowledge of Italian Payroll
Proven experience in managing Payroll services in a multi-country environment is a plus
Promotion of business development
Availability to travel
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and company goals
Motivation to achieve excellence
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong collaboration skills and proactive approach
Ability to develop and grow team members
Leadership and team motivation
Ability to assess commitments and set priorities effectively
Adaptability to a changing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to convey information clearly
Ability to plan and lead team meetings
Active listening and empathy
Ability to handle difficult situations professionally
Experience working with distributed/international teams

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.