Payroll Specialist

Equativ; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Equativ in Paris is seeking a Payroll Specialist to prepare and coordinate payroll for 700 employees across 13 countries, under the supervision of the Payroll Manager Amélie. You will ensure accurate data and compliance with local laws while supporting employees with payroll inquiries.

The role requires a degree in HR and Payroll, substantial multi-country payroll experience, fluency in English, and strong Excel plus payroll systems skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources and Payroll is required.
• Significant experience in payroll processing, preferably in a multi-country environment.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations in at least one country covered by the role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and experience with different payroll systems.
• Fluent in English; another language (French, German or other) is a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Able to work independently with alignment to the Payroll Manager for final validation.
• Passion for CARE and to work at the heart of a People function.
• Willing to evolve in an international, multicultural environment.

Responsabilités

• Payroll data preparation: gather, verify and consolidate payroll inputs.
• Collaborate with payroll providers and process payroll across multiple countries.
• Carry out preliminary payroll checks before final submission to Payroll Manager.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies; escalate complex cases.
• Act as first point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees.
• Support process improvements and automation projects to increase efficiency.

Formation

Degree in Human Resources and Payroll

Outils

Excel

Payroll systems

Description du poste

About The Team

Our HR department aims to create a great Candidate and Employee experience. We partner with all our departments across the globe and are driven by collaboration, measurable results and personal accountability. All the team members are change agents and are passionate about what the future can hold in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Your mission

Within the People team, you will report to and work closely with Amélie - our Senior Payroll Manager - to ensure smooth and compliant payroll operations across 700 employees over 13 countries (France, UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, Poland, USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Dubai & Japan).

As a Payroll Specialist, you will prepare and coordinate payroll processes, ensuring smooth execution under the supervision and validation of the Payroll Manager.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Payroll data preparation: Gather, verify, and consolidate payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, bonuses, salary adjustments, etc.).
• Collaboration with payroll providers: Ensure timely submission of payroll data and assist in processing payroll across multiple countries.
• Preliminary payroll checks: Conduct initial reviews of payroll calculations before submission to the Payroll Manager for final validation.
• Compliance & accuracy: Ensure payroll processes align with local labor laws and company policies, escalating complex cases to the Payroll Manager.
• Employee support: Act as a first point of contact for payroll-related questions, providing clear explanations to employees.
• Process improvement: Support initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and contribute to automation projects.

About you

• You have a Degree in Human Resources and Payroll
• You have significant experience in payroll processing, preferably in a multi-country environment.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations in at least one of the covered countries.
• You are familiar with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and experience with different payroll systems.
• Fluent in English, another language is a plus (French, German, or others).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Comfortable working independently while ensuring alignment with the Payroll Manager for final validation.
• You have always shown a passion for CARE and want to work at the heart of a People function
• You wish to evolve and develop expertise in an international, multicultural environment, within a company culture focused on the well-being of employees

You are not afraid to shake the existing for better !

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.