French Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

The French Payroll Specialist is responsible for the entire payroll cycle. The specialist will ensure the accuracy of payroll and payroll-related information following all established statutory requirements and managing the payroll process. The ideal candidate is strongly oriented to high‑quality data and results, and communicates clearly with clients and internal operations teams in accordance with established procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll activities in line with the monthly payroll calendar and submit the payroll figures monthly.
• Ensure the payrolls comply with French legislation and statutory requirements.
• Reconcile pre‑processing reports to verify data accuracy before processing payroll.
• Research discrepancies in payroll information and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing.
• Validate the payroll outputs.
• Maintain payroll information, files, and records to provide an up‑to‑date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Analyze payroll‑related information to ensure accurate distribution of funds and payroll.
• Prepare the monthly payroll reports and upload them to the CP platform.
• Collaborate with the Implementation team to ensure that the handover of new payrolls is transferred to the in‑house team successfully.

Required Experience & Skills

• English and French speaking is essential; English level: B2.
• Expert knowledge of local legal requirements, statutory forms, and reporting.
• Expertise in complex payrolls (BIK, stock options/RSU, non‑residents, court order).
• Proven experience in end‑to‑end payroll processing at a specialist level.
• Proficient in business software: Excel, Word, email applications, Microsoft Office.
• Good decision‑making skills and forward‑thinking, able to plan and organize own workload.
• Knowledge of TeamsRH software would be advantageous.
• Experience working in an international environment would be an advantage.

Core Values & Expectations

• Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect.
• Being a team player is key to our culture.
• Solution and customer focused.
• Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results.
• Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements.
• Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive vacation allowance.
• Calm app.
• EAP.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee referral program.
• WFH allowance.
• CloudPay NOW.
• Ticket restaurant contribution.
• Paid volunteering days.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.