- Accurately process payroll for salaried, hourly, and commissioned employees, including all tax withholdings and deductions.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records and address any related issues.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries, including calculations for overtime, bonuses, and commissions.
- Ensure timely and compliant payroll filings and statutory reporting, including correspondence with local tax authorities.
- Manage responses to government notices and ensure adherence to all statutory obligations.
- Support change initiatives, process improvements, and the development of local work instructions.
- Handle escalations, guide colleagues, and ensure readiness for monthly payroll runs.
- Administer operational governance, lead team training sessions, and support capability development across the payroll function.
- Provide expert advice, contribute to policy development, and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Lead a team in delivering complex tasks with high business impact.
- Set goals, coach employees, evaluate performance, and contribute to reward decisions.
- Lead collaborative projects and guide colleagues through complex assignments.
- Identify cross-functional opportunities and ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Provide expert advice to resolve escalated payroll issues and mitigate operational risk.
- Influence key stakeholders and communicate complex information effectively and sensitively.
- 3–5+ years of experience in payroll.
- Fluent in French, with strong understanding of French payroll legislation.
- Proven ability to make decisions considering policy, legislation, and business objectives.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level.
- Experience resolving complex issues and working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Skilled in resource planning, process optimisation, and operational change implementation.
- Strong understanding of governance, controls, and risk management.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing others.
- In-depth knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, particularly in France.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.