French speaking HR Coordinator - Payroll and Operations

Confidential; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection (FS) in Manchester is seeking a French-speaking Payroll and Operations Administrator to manage the UK payroll and provide HR coordination across the business and its international locations, especially France.

Initially, you will oversee monthly UK payroll processing, maintain HR records, and support HR processes while liaising with the French HR & Payroll team. The role offers progression into broader HR and international payroll responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing UK payroll processes and payroll administration.
• Fluent French and English communication (written and spoken).
• HR administration or HR coordination experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate processing of the monthly UK payroll and related payroll administration.
• Deliver efficient HR administrative support across employee documentation and HR processes
• Act as a key point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to HR and payroll matters
• Coordinate payroll information for smaller international locations
• Provide ongoing support to the French HR & Payroll team, including payroll cover when necessary
• Maintain HR records and reporting while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and wider HR projects

Skills

UK Payroll

HR Coordination

French & English

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking Payroll and Operations Administrator

Location: Manchester

Office based role

Salary: between £30,000 and £36,000 per annum depending on experience

Ref: 5520 F

The company: A well-established international manufacturing business undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth across its European operations

Main duties: This role would initially primarily involve managing UK payroll operations while providing HR coordination and administrative support across the business and its international locations - especially France

There will be opportunity for the role to evolve into broader responsibilities over time.

The role

• Oversee the accurate processing of the monthly UK payroll and related payroll administration.
• Deliver efficient HR administrative support across employee documentation and HR processes
• Act as a key point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to HR and payroll matters
• Coordinate payroll information for smaller international locations
• Provide ongoing support to the French HR & Payroll team, including payroll cover when necessary
• Maintain HR records and reporting while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and wider HR projects

The candidate

• Previous experience managing UK payroll processes and payroll administration.
• Fluent French and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• HR administration or HR coordination experience within a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of a business
• Proactive and adaptable approach with an interest in developing broader HR and international payroll responsibilities.