Payroll Partner (French-Speaking)

Sumup; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in London seeks a Payroll Partner (French-speaking) to manage French payroll operations. This role involves optimizing processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with French payroll and is fluent in English and French. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Health Insurance Cover

Life Assurance cover

Virtual stock ownership

28 days’ paid leave

Gym membership discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing French payroll with knowledge of tax laws.
• Ability to perform complex data analysis and validation.
• Experience in fast-paced, international environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle for France from validation to compliance.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure payroll accuracy.

Skills

Fluent English

Intermediate French

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday

Payslip

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

About the team:

We’re currently looking for a Payroll Partner to join our expanding team. In this role, you’ll report directly to the Payroll Lead for Europe and play a key role in shaping our payroll operations across the region. Your primary focus will be on French payroll, where you’ll take full ownership and serve as the subject matter expert. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure to other European payrolls, such as Italy and Spain, further expanding your global payroll knowledge.

As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize payroll processes, leverage cutting-edge tools like Workday and Payslip, and partner with stakeholders across multiple teams to create an exceptional employee experience.

What you’ll do:

Own and manage the full payroll cycle for France – from data collection and validation to processing, reporting, and compliance

Continuously identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, automation, and payroll optimization to increase efficiency and reduce errors

Use your advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, IF statements) to validate, reconcile, and audit payroll data

Act as a trusted partner to employees, addressing payroll-related questions and resolving issues quickly and effectively via our internal ticketing system

Collaborate closely with People Operations, Compensation & Benefits, and Accounting teams to ensure payroll inputs are complete, accurate, and up to date

Maintain compliance with local tax, social security, and payroll legislation in each country you support

Communicate and coordinate with external providers, such as pension and health insurance partners, and work with the Payroll Lead to improve provider collaboration

Contribute to developing and updating payroll policies and procedures to keep pace with our growing team and evolving business needs

You’ll be great for this position if you have:

Proven, hands-on experience managing French payroll, with a solid understanding of French tax laws and social security regulations.

Fluent English and at least intermediate French language skills.

Strong Excel skills and the ability to perform complex data analysis and validation with confidence.

A problem-solving mindset with the ability to spot and correct inconsistencies or anomalies in large datasets.

Great attention to detail and persistence when it comes to troubleshooting and resolving issues.

Experience working in fast-paced, international environments where collaboration is key.

A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a desire to continuously improve processes.

Familiarity with Workday and Payslip (or similar payroll/HR systems) is a strong plus.

Why you should join SumUp:

The opportunity to work on large scale fintech products used by millions of small businesses around the world

A dedicated annual Learning & Development budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education

Enrollment onto our virtual stock ownership program - you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success

Competitive Health Insurance Cover with Vitality (including optical, dental)

Life Assurance cover with MetLife for 2 x your salary

A corporate pension scheme (qualifying earnings)

28 days’ paid leave + public holidays

Stay fit and active with a 50% discount on gym memberships through Vitality Gym Partners and receive up to £40 per month in reimbursement for memberships or fitness centre

Cycle to work scheme

Costs of your choice.Break4me - 1 month paid annual leave after 3 years of service

About us:

SumUp is a leading financial technology company, founded in with the goal of empowering small businesses around the globe. We’re the financial partner of choice for more than 4 million merchants in over 35 markets. We collectively build, plan and fine-tune the technology that drives SumUp and empowers small businesses around the world.

We believe in the everyday hero. Those who have the courage to follow their passion and who have the strength and determination to realise their dreams. Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them run their business. With a founders mentality and a 'team-first attitude' our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States work together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by Company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

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