Payroll Specialist (10 month fixed-term contract)

Clutch Canada; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading payroll solutions provider is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 10-month contract to cover parental leave in Paris. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with ADP Decidium and knowledge of French payroll regulations. This role emphasizes accuracy and employee support, offering hybrid work flexibility and competitive benefits to employees.

Prestations

Flexible working arrangements

Generous paid time-off policy

Wellbeing allowances

Stock options for every employee

Employee Resource Groups for community support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling in-house payroll for France.
• Solid knowledge of payroll regulations under the SYNTEC agreement.
• Ability to communicate effectively in French and intermediate English.

Responsabilités

• Process monthly payroll from end to end ensuring accuracy.
• Calculate and process salaries, social charges, and taxes.
• Prepare and submit mandatory declarations.

Connaissances

Experience with ADP Decidium

Knowledge of French payroll regulations

Advanced Excel skills

Effective communication in French

Analytical skills

Description du poste

About the role

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 10-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave, ideally starting in December 2025. You will work closely with a Senior Payroll Specialist and report to the Payroll Manager. In this role, you will support our payroll operations in France, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an employee-centric approach.

In your day to day you will:

• Process monthly payroll for employees in ADP Decidium from end to end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Enter and verify payroll data, maintaining and updating employee records.
• Calculate and process salaries, social charges, and taxes according to French regulations and the SYNTEC agreement.
• Prepare and submit mandatory declarations (DSN, URSSAF, etc.).
• Coordinate with external agencies such as URSSAF, Social Security, and Prévoyance.
• Generate and distribute payslips to the employees’ e-vault.
• Contribute to regular payroll cycle activities (certifications, reporting, audits).
• Respond to queries from employees, third parties, and other stakeholders with professionalism and empathy.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical Competencies
• 3+ years of experience within a similar or equivalent position, handling in-house payroll for France on ADP Decidium
• Solid knowledge of French payroll regulations, particularly under the SYNTEC agreement
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, formula creation, complex calculations)
• Comfortable working with IT tools and numerical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in French; working proficiency in English (Intermediate+).
• Non-Technical Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and effective communication skills.
• Professional and empathetic approach when supporting employees.
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and improve.

Why you should join Contentsquare

We invest in our people through career development, mentorship, social events, philanthropic activities, and competitive benefits. We are always assessing the perks we offer to ensure we’re aligned with the employees' needs.

Here are a few we want to highlight:

• Virtual onboarding, Hackathon, and various opportunities to interact with your team and global colleagues both on and offsite each year
• Work flexibility: hybrid and remote work policies
• Generous paid time-off policy (every location is different)
• Immediate eligibility for birthing and non-birthing parental leave
• Wellbeing and Home Office allowances
• A Culture Crew in every country we’re based in to coordinate regular activities for employees to get to know each other and bond outside of work
• Every full-time employee receives stock options, allowing them to share in the company’s success
• We have multiple Employee Resource Groups, that offer a safe space for individuals who share common identities, life experiences, or allyship to connect, support one another, and passionately advocate for the issues close to their hearts
• And more benefits tailored to each country

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