Senior Payroll Officer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential technology client in their search for a Senior Payroll Officer based in Paris. This role offers the opportunity to manage payroll operations across a multi-country European scope, working with approximately 300 employees across seven countries. You'll serve as a key partner to senior payroll leadership while handling both French and pan-European personnel administration.

The position is based in Paris with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage semi-outsourced payroll processes, employee lifecycle administration, and act as a trusted point of contact for HR matters across the region.

Responsibilities

• Execute semi-outsourced payroll processing including collection, entry, and verification of all variable payroll elements such as absences, overtime, bonuses, and on-call compensation
• Manage HR administration for European operations and provide backup support for French administration
• Oversee end-to-end administrative processes for the complete employee lifecycle
• Conduct personalized one-on-one onboarding sessions for new employees
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees through regular 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 operations
• Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English
• High adaptability with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and plan tasks effectively

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing equity plans
• Background in cross-functional collaboration
• Knowledge of Workday HRIS
• Familiarity with SOX audit requirements
• Experience in European or international payroll management

How We Work With You

Get A Job.ai serves as the exclusive recruiter for this confidential search. When you apply through our platform at getajob.ai, our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and qualifications. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the employer directly, as all applications must be coordinated through Get A Job.ai to be considered.

Pay

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

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