French Payroll Specialist (Interim)
10 days ago
Reading
Seeking an interim French Payroll Specialist to assist the wider EMEA payroll function with day to day BAU for a key client of ours, within the IT industry. This is an immediate start and rolling contract (minimum 6 months term). Our client • Global leader in their respective field, • Operating in 15+ countries, • Highly acquisitive - steady growth business across EMEA, LATAM and US, • 2,000 employees+ globally, • Headquartered in the states, office in Reading, • Free parking on site, • Manage the end-to-end French payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time., • Liaise with external payroll providers and monitor service delivery against agreed standards., • Review and validate payroll input data, identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to payroll processing., • Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and support monthly reconciliation activities., • Ensure statutory payroll payments, including taxes, social contributions and pension-related obligations, are approved and submitted within required deadlines., • Support the processing of equity-related compensation, including share plans, stock awards and other incentive programmes where applicable., • Maintain and update payroll procedures, documentation and standard operating processes., • Ensure payroll processes comply with internal controls, audit requirements and relevant legislation., • Respond to employee, manager and stakeholder payroll queries in a professional and timely manner., • Assist with year-end activities and statutory reporting requirements., • Partner with internal teams including HR, Finance and external vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance., • Support internal and external audit requests by providing payroll documentation and reporting as required., • Collaborate with colleagues across the wider payroll function to provide support and ensure continuity of service., • Contribute to payroll improvement initiatives, including process standardisation, automation and continuous improvement projects., • Fluency in French and English (essential), • Exposure to numerous in country vendors (highly desirable), • Commutable distance of Reading (2x days per week), • Previous experience processing French payroll within an in-house or outsourced environment (essential), • Strong understanding of French payroll legislation, taxation and social security requirements., • Experience working with external payroll providers., • Knowledge of payroll accounting, reconciliations and payroll journals., • Experience handling complex payroll elements such as bonuses, commissions, benefits and equity programmes would be advantageous.Job Offer, • Day rate: c. per day (inclusive of holiday pay), • Rolling contract (interim) c. 6 months, • 2x days per week on site, free parking, • Hybrid working, • Adjustable working hours (40 hours per week - early start for early finish for example), • Reading location, • High likelihood of extension #J-18808-Ljbffr