French Payroll Specialist

CloudPay; France; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Competitive vacation allowance

Birthday leave

Calm app

Private Medical Insurance

WFH Allowance

CloudPay NOW

Ticket Restaurant contribution

Paid Volunteering days

Job summary

CloudPay in France is seeking a skilled French Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end French payroll and serve as a trusted partner to clients in a fast-moving, international environment.

You will handle complex payroll challenges, ensure compliance with French law, and collaborate across teams to deliver accurate payroll results. Strong data quality focus and client-facing service are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

End-to-end payroll

English and French

Data accuracy

Tools

Excel

Word

Email Apps

Microsoft Apps

TeamsRH

Job description

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

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

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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