Payroll Manager II: Lead Compliance & Team Performance

Europcar; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Europcar Mobility Group in Paris is seeking a Manager Payroll II to lead the payroll team, ensure accuracy and timeliness, and drive process improvements within HR. The role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize payroll operations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive payroll management experience, strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, and a track record of developing high-performing teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll operations and leading teams in a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, payroll tax regulations, and employee benefits.
• Ability to implement and enhance payroll processes and procedures.
• Experience with compliance, auditing, and process improvement.
• Experience with performance management including appraisals and pay reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures for payroll checks, taxes, and benefits disbursement.
• Supervise payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee and guide the payroll team toward departmental goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and laws for payroll and benefits.
• Monitor performance, conduct appraisals, and support professional development.
• Manage payroll-related audits and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to optimize payroll processes.
• Implement operational strategy within payroll aligned with HR objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS systems

Job description

Europcar Mobility Group in Paris is seeking a Manager Payroll II to lead the payroll team, ensure accuracy and timeliness, and drive process improvements within HR. The role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize payroll operations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive payroll management experience, strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, and a track record of developing high-performing teams in a regulated environment.