Full job descriptionSeeking an interim French Payroll Specialist to assist the wider EMEA payroll function with day to day BAU for a key client of ours, within the IT industry. This is an immediate start and rolling contract (minimum 6 months term).
Client Details
Our client
*Global leader in their respective field
*Operating in 15+ countries
*Highly acquisitive - steady growth business across EMEA, LATAM and US
*2,000 employees+ globally
*Headquartered in the states, office in Reading
*Free parking on site
*Multi-award winning organisation
Description
French Payroll Specialist (Interim)


*Manage the end-to-end French payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
*Liaise with external payroll providers and monitor service delivery against agreed standards.
*Review and validate payroll input data, identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
*Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and support monthly reconciliation activities.
*Ensure statutory payroll payments, including taxes, social contributions and pension-related obligations, are approved and submitted within required deadlines.
*Support the processing of equity-related compensation, including share plans, stock awards and other incentive programmes where applicable.
*Maintain and update payroll procedures, documentation and standard operating processes.
*Ensure payroll processes comply with internal controls, audit requirements and relevant legislation.
*Respond to employee, manager and stakeholder payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
*Assist with year-end activities and statutory reporting requirements.
*Partner with internal teams including HR, Finance and external vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
*Support internal and external audit requests by providing payroll documentation and reporting as required.
*Collaborate with colleagues across the wider payroll function to provide support and ensure continuity of service.
*Contribute to payroll improvement initiatives, including process standardisation, automation and continuous improvement projects.


Profile
French Payroll Specialist (Interim)
*Fluency in French and English (essential)
*Exposure to numerous in country vendors (highly desirable)
*Commutable distance of Reading (2x days per week)
*Previous experience processing French payroll within an in-house or outsourced environment (essential)
*Strong understanding of French payroll legislation, taxation and social security requirements.
*Experience working with external payroll providers.
*Knowledge of payroll accounting, reconciliations and payroll journals.
*Experience handling complex payroll elements such as bonuses, commissions, benefits and equity programmes would be advantageous.
Job Offer
French Payroll Specialist (Interim)
*Day rate: c. 240 - 250 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
*Rolling contract (interim) c. 6 months
*2x days per week on site, free parking
*Hybrid working
*Adjustable working hours (40 hours per week - early start for early finish for example)
*Reading location
*High likelihood of extension