French speaking HR Coordinator - Payroll and Operations

French Selection UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection UK is seeking a French-speaking Payroll and Operations Administrator for an office-based role in Manchester. You will primarily manage UK payroll operations and provide HR coordination across the business and international locations, especially France.

The role offers potential evolution into broader HR and payroll responsibilities over time, with salary between £30,000 and £36,000 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

French language

HR coordination

HR administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

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: 5520F

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.

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