Senior France Payroll Expert — Regulatory Mastery & Impact

Deel; France; On-site; EUR 81 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant opportunities dependent on

Additional perks and benefits based on

Optional flexible working office withI

Job summary

Deel is seeking a Payroll Expert to own end-to-end payroll execution for France, combining strong knowledge of local regulations with vendor management and cross-functional collaboration. You will implement payroll processes, reconcile reports, and ensure compliance across regions while supporting growth and regional priorities.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll/HR with France experience, fluency in English and French, and experience with local payroll software like Silae.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of payroll and HR experience with experience in France
• Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines timely and accurately
• Strong verbal and written skills to connect with clients and align with various stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills, explaining complex issues at an understandable level
• Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong proficiency in English and French
• Experience managing technology and external payroll providers is an advantage
• Experience with implementation of new payrolls on an industry-recognized payroll solution is preferred
• Experience in multiple country jurisdictions is an advantage
• Experience with multiple payroll technologies is an advantage
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members
• Silae payroll software user

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select relevant software for running payroll, incorporating Deel product technology requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll in your region, as well as in other trained countries
• Prepare and reconcile internal payroll reports, ensuring compliance with local tax authorities
• Own all critical local payroll and HR processes, including setting up involuntary deductions, supporting onboardings and offboardings of employees on record in your region
• Schedule payroll expenses collections and reconcile collections to expenses
• Assess and improve rapid growth processes and procedures, ensuring compliance
• Stay informed of relevant local regulatory and policies changes, communicating and establishing key changes across teams
• Work cross-functionally to provide expertise on local payroll and HR matters in your region
• Answer complex payroll and HR related questions from employees and clients in your region

Skills

Payroll experience

HR experience

English fluency

French fluency

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Excel/Sheets

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Silae payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Deel is seeking a Payroll Expert to own end-to-end payroll execution for France, combining strong knowledge of local regulations with vendor management and cross-functional collaboration. You will implement payroll processes, reconcile reports, and ensure compliance across regions while supporting growth and regional priorities.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll/HR with France experience, fluency in English and French, and experience with local payroll software like Silae.