Senior Payroll Officer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential technology client seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their European HR operations team in Paris. This role offers the opportunity to manage payroll across multiple European entities and work within a collaborative, international environment.

Our client operates across 7 European countries with approximately 300 employees in the region. This position is based in Paris with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in-office, up to 2 days remote per week).

Responsibilities

• Execute semi-outsourced payroll processes including collecting, entering, and verifying all variable payroll elements such as absences, overtime, bonuses, and on-call duties
• Manage HR administration across European operations and serve as backup for French administration
• Oversee end-to-end administrative processes for the complete employee lifecycle
• Conduct personalized 1:1 onboarding sessions for new team members
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with employees through regular, clear communication
• Ensure accuracy and compliance across all payroll and personnel administration activities

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in French payroll
• Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English
• Highly adaptable approach with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and plan multiple tasks

Preferred experience:

• Managing equity plans
• Cross-functional collaboration in multinational environments
• Knowledge of Workday HRIS platform
• Familiarity with SOX audit requirements
• European or international payroll management experience

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our specialist recruiters will review your profile and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we will submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly, as all applications must come through our talent team to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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