Payroll Specialist

Overview

Payroll Specialist CDG

We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every year. We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. Our mission is to make low-cost travel easy. Our Promise Behaviours are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

The Team

Our Payroll Team sits at the heart of easyJet, working closely with employees and managers across all European bases. You’ll join a collaborative group that delivers payroll for pilots and administrative staff, supports cross-functional payroll activities and drives process transformation projects.

The Role

Step into a pivotal role where you’ll ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and compliant payroll services for our pilots and administrative staff. You’ll be the main point of contact for payroll matters, liaising with third party vendors and internal stakeholders, and actively contributing to process improvement and automation.

• Oversee the production and control of 600 payslips for pilots and administrative staff.
• Ensure all payroll entries are made in line with agreed legislation and payroll calendar.
• Manage and monitor payment files including advances, salary deductions, payroll payments and social contributions.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and validate DSN reports.
• Serve as the primary contact for external organisations such as consulting firms and pension/insurance funds.
• Support automation and continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Participate in process redesign and digitisation projects.
• Attend base meetings and work with management teams across the network.
• Ensure payroll, tax and social security compliance with local authorities.
• Reconcile crew variable pay and one-time payments against trial payroll.
• Produce Gross to Net reconciliation for payroll sign off.
• Escalate relevant issues to Head of Payroll in a timely manner.
• Own monthly issue log and be primary contact with third party vendors.
• Self manage workload to meet payroll schedule and SLA requirements.
• Complete transactions with pace and accuracy in line with the Payroll Timetable.
• Consistently review and suggest improvements to process documents.

What We’re Looking For

• Very strong knowledge of payroll legislation, processes, and policies.
• Strong experience applying French payroll legislation within a multi-country or international environment.
• Experience working within a HR Business Partnering Model.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a high volume, complex payroll environment.
• Excellent IT skills (Workday, Office, SharePoint, Right Now) preferred.
• Professional and empathic approach to dealing with employees.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the easyJet network.
• Local language and English language capability essential.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave
• 12 Extra Rest Days (RTT)
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Life Assurance from easyJet
• Personal Accident and Business Travel Insurance
• Home hybrid and flexible working
• Various flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities

This full-time role will be based in Paris Charles de Gaulle and will be 35 hours per week, with 12 RTT and 25 Leave Days.

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, please contact We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area

Human Resources

Primary Location

France-Paris-Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Airport

Organisation

People

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

08/05/2026, 11:59:00 PM