About the team:

We’re currently looking for a Payroll Partner to join our expanding team. In this role, you’ll report directly to the Payroll Lead for Europe and become a key player in shaping our payroll operations across the region. While your primary focus will be on French payroll, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to other European payrolls, particularly supporting Italy and Spain – and more as we grow.

As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize payroll processes, leverage cutting-edge tools like Workday and Payslip, and partner with stakeholders across multiple teams to create an exceptional employee experience.

 

What you’ll do:

Own and manage the full payroll cycle for France – from data collection and validation to processing, reporting, and compliance – while also providing support on other EU payrolls, especially Italy and Spain, where possible and required. Continuously identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, automation, and payroll optimization to increase efficiency and reduce errors. Use your advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, IF statements) to validate, reconcile, and audit payroll data. Act as a trusted partner to employees, addressing payroll-related questions and resolving issues quickly and effectively via our internal ticketing system. Collaborate closely with People Operations, Compensation & Benefits, and Accounting teams to ensure payroll inputs are complete, accurate, and up to date. Maintain compliance with local tax, social security, and payroll legislation in each country you support. Communicate and coordinate with external providers, such as pension and health insurance partners, and work with the Payroll Lead to improve provider collaboration. Contribute to developing and updating payroll policies and procedures to keep pace with our growing team and evolving business needs.

 

You’ll be great for this position if you have:

Proven, hands-on experience managing French payroll, with a solid understanding of French tax laws and social security regulations. Experience supporting payroll for Italy and/or Spain is a strong plus. Fluent English and at least intermediate French language skills. Strong Excel skills and the ability to perform complex data analysis and validation with confidence. A problem-solving mindset with the ability to spot and correct inconsistencies or anomalies in large datasets. Great attention to detail and persistence when it comes to troubleshooting and resolving issues. Experience working in fast-paced, international environments where collaboration is key. A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a desire to continuously improve processes. Familiarity with Workday and Payslip (or similar payroll/HR systems) is a strong plus.

 

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