French Payroll Specialist

CloudPay; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

WFH Allowance

Vacation leave

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

CloudPay is seeking a Payroll Specialist fluent in French and English to take ownership of end-to-end French payroll processes for clients in a fast-moving, international environment. You will build strong client relationships, resolve payroll challenges, and collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless payroll experience.

The ideal candidate has strong data quality focus, problem-solving abilities, and can translate expertise into exceptional service while working in Barcelona and supporting

Qualifications

• English and French speaking are essential. English level: B2 minimum.
• Expert knowledge of local legal requirements, statutory forms, and reporting.
• Expert-level knowledge of complex payrolls (BIK, stock options/RSU, non-residents, court order).
• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing at a specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll activities in line with the monthly payroll calendar and submit the payroll figures monthly.
• Ensure payroll complies with French legislation and statutory requirements.
• Reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure accuracy before processing.
• Research discrepancies in payroll information to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Validate payroll outputs and maintain payroll information, files, and records.
• Analyze payroll-related information to ensure accurate distribution of funds.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and upload to the CP platform.
• Collaborate with Implementation to ensure handover of new payrolls to In-House team.

Skills

Payroll processing

English (B2)

French

Excel

Team cooperation

Tools

TeamsRH

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our Vision

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

About This Job Opportunity

Our Vision

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

CloudPay is growing! We are looking for a French Payroll Specialist to take ownership of end-to-end French payroll and become a trusted partner to your clients in a fast-moving, international environment.

You’ll tackle complex payroll challenges, build strong client relationships, and collaborate across teams to deliver a seamless payroll experience.

The ideal candidate is strongly oriented toward high-quality data and results. If you thrive on problem-solving, making an impact, and turning your expertise into exceptional service, this role offers the opportunity to truly shine.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll activities in line with the monthly payroll calendar and submit the payroll figures monthly.
• Ensure payroll complies with French legislation and statutory requirements.
• Ability to reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure the accuracy of information before processing payroll.
• Research discrepancies in payroll information and / or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing.
• Validate payroll outputs
• Maintain payroll information, files, and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Analyse 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

Experience Needed For This Role

• English and French speaking are essential. English level: B2 minimum
• Expert level of knowledge of local legal requirements, statutory forms, and reporting
• Expert-level knowledge of 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 experience required: Excel, Word, Email Apps, Microsoft Apps
• Good decision‑making skills and forward‑thinking, able to plan and organise own workload
• Knowledge of TeamsRH software would be advantageous
• Experience working in an international environment would be an advantage

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

France Package And Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive vacation allowance
• Birthday leave· Solidarity Day·
• Calm app
• EAP
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• WFH Allowance
• CloudPay NOW
• Ticket Restaurant contribution
• Paid Volunteering days

Spain Package and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive vacation allowance
• Birthday leave
• Calm app
• Private Medical Insurance
• EAP
• Intensive Days
• Employee Referral Program
• WFH Allowance
• Life Assurance
• CloudPay NOW
• Paid Volunteering days
• Marriage Leave
• Study Leave
• Bereavement Leave

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.

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