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French Payroll Specialist
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Payroll Specialist (EMEA, France Focus)
Northampton (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week)
Salary DOE
Monday – Friday 8-4 or 9-5
Our market leading, global client are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join them overseeing payroll operations across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on France. You will manage all aspects of payroll processing, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and provide expert support to employees and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
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.Expectations of the Assistant Vice President Role
As an AVP, you will be expected to:
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.
What We’re Looking For
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.Desirable Skills:
In-depth knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, particularly in France.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skillsBefore You Apply
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