Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our team in Paris. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing in full compliance with local labor laws, tax obligations, and reporting requirements. They will collaborate closely with the Payroll Director for SUMMIT New York, the HR department, and the Finance department to align payroll operations with company policies and evolving regulatory frameworks. Expertise in ADP DECIDIUM and French payroll standards will be essential in driving accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll compliance with French labor laws, URSSAF, DSN (Déclaration Sociale Nominative), pay slip requirements, and social contributions regulations.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, including base salaries, overtime, commissions, bonuses, sick leave, RTT, CP (paid time off), and other statutory entitlements.
• Manage and validate electronic timekeeping systems and manually collected timesheets, ensuring data integrity.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, process adjustments, and handle escalated payroll inquiries with a solutions‑focused approach.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to align payroll processes with broader business objectives, integrating payroll data with benefits, compensation, and reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement automation where possible, and maintain payroll systems to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare regular payroll reports, support internal and external audits, and maintain confidential payroll records in compliance with GDPR.
• Communicate with employees regarding payroll processes, deductions, pay slip interpretation, and any payroll‑related queries.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on payroll experience in France, with proven expertise in compliance and accuracy.
• Experience using payroll and ERP systems (e.g., ADP, NetSuite).
• Strong knowledge of French labor laws, social security, taxation, and DSN submissions.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in French and English, with the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

SUMMT Entertainment Ventures is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in who we are, what we do, and the experiences we deliver. We sincerely value diversity with regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.

Les données que vous nous transmettez dans le cadre de votre candidature seront traitées par SUMMIT uniquement pour le recrutement et conservées jusqu’à 24 mois.The information you provide as part of your application will be processed by SUMMIT solely for recruitment purposes and kept for up to 24 months.Vous disposez d’un droit d’accès, de rectification, d’effacement, d’opposition et de portabilité.You have the rights to access, correct, delete, object to processing, and request portability of your data.Vos données ne seront pas partagées avec des tiers, sauf obligation légale.Your data will not be shared with third parties unless required by law.

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