Payroll Specialist (10 month fixed-term contract)

Clutch Canada; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A digital experience company in France is seeking a Payroll Specialist to handle payroll operations for their employees. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience with in-house payroll in France, specifically using ADP Decidium. You will ensure compliance with French payroll regulations while providing an empathetic approach to employee queries. This role offers flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits.

Prestations

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid time-off

Parental leave eligibility

Wellbeing allowances

Stock options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll operations for France.
• Solid knowledge of SYNTEC payroll regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex calculations.

Responsabilités

• Process monthly payroll accurately and timely.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Prepare mandatory payroll declarations.

Connaissances

Payroll processing

French payroll regulations

Advanced Excel

Communication in French

Outils

ADP Decidium

Description du poste

Contentsquare overview

Contentsquare is the all-in-one experience intelligence platform designed to be easily used by anyone who cares about digital journeys. With our flexible and scalable platform, organizations quickly get a deep understanding of their customers’ whole online journey.

We are a global leader in the experience analytics space, with a growing presence across 15 offices worldwide. We’re here to stay—and we’re looking for team members who are excited to drive impact and help us scale even further.

Our aim is to create an inclusive workplace where everyone learns and succeeds. Contentsquare has built a community of individuals who are daring, understanding, and deliberate. We invite you to join us in making the complex simpler—for our customers, their customers, and each other.

Important note: Be careful of scammers pretending to be from Contentsquare. We will never ask for money or contact you through random texts. For more information, visit our careers blog.

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

Contentsquare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.