Payroll Specialist

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** Manage end-to-end French payroll processing accurately and within defined timelines. Handle monthly payroll calculations, adjustments, deductions, benefits, and final settlements. Ensure compliance with French payroll legislation, tax regulations, and social security requirements. Prepare and validate payroll reports and supporting documentation. Manage payroll-related employee queries and provide timely resolutions. Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders regarding payroll inputs and discrepancies. Handle payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, and absences. Ensure accurate processing of French statutory contributions and declarations. Perform payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee payroll information. Support internal and external payroll audits when required. **Preferred candidate profile** Experience in French payroll processing is mandatory. Fluent French language skills mandatory. Good understanding of French payroll laws, taxation, social security, and statutory requirements. Experience with payroll systems/tools and MS Excel. Strong analytical and numerical skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines. Good communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.