French Payroll Administrator

CloudPay; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

EAP

CloudPay NOW

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

CloudPay is seeking a French Payroll Administrator to join our French Operations team. You will ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery for French clients, handling statutory declarations and reporting with support from experienced payroll specialists.

Key duties include DSN declarations, sick leave processing, and reconciliations, while collaborating with the Payroll and Implementation teams. A strong eye for detail and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential for growth in this

Qualifications

• Proficient in French and English (minimum B2).
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience as a payroll administrator or in payroll processing; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit DSN termination and other payroll declarations.
• Follow up on DSN end-of-contract returns and resolve with Payroll/Implementation teams.
• Prepare and submit DSN declarations for sick leave.
• Follow up on DSN sick leave and incapacity declarations to social insurance.
• Assist the French payroll team with high entry volumes.
• Update Net Entreprise portal with registrants and access permissions.
• Perform quarterly reconciliations between SAGE and Cloudpay G2N report.
• Support day-to-day FR operations tasks.
• Assist with payroll reports and gender pay gap analysis.
• Distribute DIGIPOSTE pay slips.

Skills

French language

English language

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.

Our Mission

Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.

Our People

Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.

What Makes This Role Exciting

Join our French Operations team as a French Payroll Administrator and play an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll services. Working alongside experienced payroll specialists, you'll gain hands‑on exposure to a wide range of French payroll processes, statutory declarations, and reporting requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge of French payroll, develop expertise in key compliance activities such as DSN reporting, and contribute to a high‑quality service for both clients and colleagues.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, have a keen eye for detail, and are looking to build a rewarding career in payroll, this role offers plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit departure documents, including the DSN Termination Declaration
• Follow‑up of DSN end‑of‑contract knockout returns and resolution progress with the support of the Payroll and Implementation team
• Prepare and submit DSN declarations of sick leave
• Follow up on DSN sick leave, follow‑up of files, and declaration of incapacity for work to the social insurance for certain clients
• Assist the French payroll team with their payroll process when needed (when the payroll entry volume is higher than normal)
• Update the French Net Entreprise reporting portal with registrants and their access authorisations
• Perform quarterly reconciliations between the SAGE payroll system and the Cloudpay G2N report
• Support the various day‑to‑day tasks of FR operations
• Assist the team with specific tasks (payroll reports, gender pay gap)
• Follow up on sending DIGIPOSTE pay slips

Experience Needed For This Role

• Proficiency in both French and English (English level: B2 minimum).
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum of experience as a payroll administrator or in payroll processing; training is provided
• Familiarity with French legal payroll requirements, statutory reporting, and forms.
• Strong time management and administrative skills with attention to details

About You And Our Core Values

• 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

Poland Package And Benefits

• Calm app
• Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
• EAP
• Employee Referral Program
• PPK / Employee Capital Plan
• CloudPay NOW
• Sports Subscription

Spain Package and Benefits

• Birthday leave
• Calm app
• Private Medical Insurance
• EAP
• Intensive Days
• Employee Referral Program
• Life Assurance
• CloudPay NOW

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.