Payroll Lead - France

easyJet; Paris; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

easyJet seeks a Payroll Lead for managing payroll processes at Charles De Gaulle Airport. The role demands expertise in local payroll legislation and proficiency in systems like Workday and Excel, supporting compliance and operational efficiency while ensuring a high-quality payroll system for employees.

Prestations

Competitive base salary

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday Plus 12 RTT

SAYE share schemes

Mutuelle and Prévoyance Insurances

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong focus on compliance with local payroll legislation.
• Fluency in French and English is required.

Responsabilités

• Manage the full payroll process for France.
• Lead payroll operations and oversee statutory filings.
• Act as key contact for payroll matters and support audits.

Connaissances

Payroll management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Formation

Experience using Workday

Experience in HR or finance

Outils

Excel

SharePoint

Description du poste

Payroll Lead - France

Charles De Gaulle

What you'll be doing

As Payroll Lead, you’ll be responsible for managing the full payroll process for your assigned country or countries—ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery while working closely with internal teams and external vendors. You’ll lead payroll operations, oversee statutory filings, manage vendor relationships, and support audits and process improvements. In France, this includes responsibility for DSN, CPAM/IJSS, URSSAF, and collective labour agreement compliance. You’ll act as the key contact for payroll matters, supporting union discussions and driving continuous improvement, all while ensuring payroll aligns with local legislation and company policies.

What you need to do the role

To succeed in this role, you'll need proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness, particularly within complex, matrixed organisations. You should bring expertise in payroll control frameworks, audit readiness, and stakeholder management, working confidently with HR, Finance, vendors, unions, and senior leadership. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in systems like Workday, Excel, and SharePoint are essential. A results-driven mindset and the ability to manage sensitive payroll issues with professionalism and empathy are also key. For France specifically, deep knowledge of local payroll legislation is crucial, including DSN, CPAM/IJSS, URSSAF, CRPN, and end-of-contract rules, as well as experience handling union engagement and collective agreements. Fluency in French and English is required, along with experience using French payroll systems and leading a small team. Airline or retail experience, familiarity with international payroll, and a background in HR, labour law or finance are desirable. Personally, you'll be proactive, collaborative, adaptable, and an effective communicator who thrives under pressure and values accuracy and teamwork.

What we offer in return

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday Plus 12 RTT
• SAYE share schemes
• Mutuelle and Prévoyance Insurances
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits

Location & Hours of Works

This full-time role will be based in Charles De Gaulle and will be 37 hours per week. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office.

About easyJet

At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

It takes a real team effort to carry over 90 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too.

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We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail] . We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation. .

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