Senior French Payroll Lead - Client Focus & Compliance

activpayroll Ltd.; Paris; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

activpayroll Ltd. is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to manage a dedicated French payroll portfolio from data collection through payroll completion, declarations, and post-payroll activities.

Based in Paris or Orléans, you will advise clients on payroll legislation while ensuring accurate, compliant service. Key duties include governance calls, monthly reports, up-to-date payroll manuals, calendars and checklists.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in payroll in France
• Strong English language skills is highly recommended
• A passion and aptitude for numbers
• A keen eye on payroll external markets for tax and legislation changes
• Commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service
• High attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
• Proficiency with databases and payroll software, especially Excel
• Action-oriented and able to perform under pressure

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for a varied payroll client portfolio, delivering excellent service
• Process end-to-end French payrolls with varying headcount and complexity
• Host governance calls with clients to track progress and identify improvements
• Prepare monthly governance reports
• Keep payroll manuals up-to-date with current processes
• Prepare payroll calendars and checklists; ensure checks are completed for each payroll
• Answer client queries and escalate complex issues as needed
• Deliver timely, accurate service and communicate status to clients and managers
• Ensure customers are kept informed of how their service is managed
• Communicate risks to service delivery quickly and clearly to clients and managers
• Maintain honesty and transparency in communications
• Be a strong team player supporting colleagues to maintain consistent service

Skills

Payroll experience in France

English proficiency

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving under pressure

Customer service orientation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

activpayroll Ltd. is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to manage a dedicated French payroll portfolio from data collection through payroll completion, declarations, and post-payroll activities.

Based in Paris or Orléans, you will advise clients on payroll legislation while ensuring accurate, compliant service. Key duties include governance calls, monthly reports, up-to-date payroll manuals, calendars and checklists.