Avient Corporation (formerly PolyOne Corporation Clariant Mb), with 2022 revenues of $3.65 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: - Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy. - Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint. - Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility We are currently looking to extend our European team with an: PAYROLL ANALYST Reporting to the EMEA-Payroll Manager, you are responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payrolls and oversight of payroll taxes and benefits payments for Italy and other countries. You manage regular and irregular payments in addition to year-end activities. You evaluate current payroll and time management systems, recommending and operating efficiency improvements as well as participating in key projects. Additionally you will be the connection point between the local stakeholders and the Time Management System Provider to ensure accurate and smooth processing and you will be leading implementation and enhancement projects for the EMEA-Region. WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - Graduated with a bachelor or master degree - Minimum 3 years’ experience related with payroll - Strong oral and written communication skills - Strong knowledge of Italian payroll legislation and related requirements - Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities - Proficiency with Oracle and Zucchetti an asset - Languages: Italian and English; both languages are an asset PERKS AT WORK - Culture of trust, empowerment and constructive feedback, we also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. - With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum. - Extensive onboarding, mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts. - We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance._