Full job descriptionWe are partnering with a leading, international financial services organisation to recruit aPayroll Specialist (French payroll) to take ownership of payroll operations for France. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business environment where accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement are highly valued.
5 days onsite - London based
£350 - £400pd


Key Responsibilities*You will play a critical role in ensuring smooth payroll delivery while also contributing to a key transformation programme, including the migration to Oracle Cloud.

*Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle for France, ensuring all variable elements (bonuses, commissions, overtime, etc.) are accurately processed via the payroll provider
*Act as the primary liaison with the external payroll vendor, monitoring performance against SLAs and ensuring timely outputs
*Partner closely with HR Business Partners and internal stakeholders to collect, validate, and process payroll data
*Interpret and manage complex French payroll components, including:*Benefits in Kind (BIK)
*RTT (Réduction du Temps de Travail)
*Stock options and RSUs
*Collective agreement (Convention Collective) requirements

*Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries, providing clear guidance on payslips, social charges, and Prélèvement à la Source (PAS)
*Ensure full compliance with French labour law and social security regulations, including responsibility for DSN submissions and annual declarations
*Conduct detailed pre- and post-payroll reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and reduce risk
*Support a payroll transformation project, including system migration from a legacy platform to Oracle Cloud, participating in testing and implementation activities
Skills & Experience Required*Proven experience managing French payroll end-to-end
*Strong working knowledge of French payroll legislation, including DSN, PAS, and social contributions
*Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
*Familiarity with complex pay structures and benefits within France
*Strong attention to detail with a focus on compliance and accuracy
*Experience supporting system implementations or payroll transformations is highly desirable
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
What’s on Offer*Opportunity to join a well-established international organisation
*Exposure to a large-scale payroll transformation project
*Collaborative and supportive working culture
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Flexible hybrid working model
If you are an experienced French Payroll Specialist looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.




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