French Payroll Specialist

CloudPay; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Calm app

Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution

EAP

Employee Referral Program

PPK / Employee Capital Plan

CloudPay NOW

Sports Subscription

Job summary

CloudPay is seeking a French Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end French payroll and become a trusted partner to clients in a fast-moving, international environment.

The ideal candidate will focus on high-quality data, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional service while collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless payroll experience.

Qualifications

• English and French speaking are essential with English level at least B2.
• Expert knowledge of local legal requirements, statutory forms, and reporting.
• Expert-level knowledge of complex payrolls including BIK, stock options/RSU, non-residents, and court orders.
• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing at a specialist level.
• Proficient with business software: Excel, Word, Email Apps, Microsoft Apps.
• Good decision-making skills and ability to plan and organise own workload.
• Experience working in an international environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll activities in line with the monthly payroll calendar and submit payroll figures monthly.
• Ensure payroll complies with French legislation and statutory requirements.
• Reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure accuracy before processing payroll.
• Research discrepancies in payroll information and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Validate payroll outputs.
• Maintain payroll information, files and records for audit trails and compliance.
• Analyse payroll-related information to ensure accurate distribution of funds.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and upload them to the CP platform.
• Collaborate with the Implementation team to transfer new payrolls to the In-House team.

Skills

English

French

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Complex payrolls

Decision making

Organisational skills

International experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Email Apps

Microsoft Apps

TeamsRH

Job description

To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.

Our Mission

Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.

Our People

Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.

What Makes This Role Exciting

CloudPay is growing! We are looking for a French Payroll Specialist to take ownership of end-to-end French payroll and become a trusted partner to your clients in a fast-moving, international environment. You'll tackle complex payroll challenges, build strong client relationships, and collaborate across teams to deliver a seamless payroll experience.

The ideal candidate is strongly oriented toward high-quality data and results. If you thrive on problem-solving, making an impact, and turning your expertise into exceptional service, this role offers the opportunity to truly shine.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll activities in line with the monthly payroll calendar and submit the payroll figures monthly.
• Ensure payroll complies with French legislation and statutory requirements.
• Ability to reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure the accuracy of information before processing payroll.
• Research discrepancies in payroll information and / or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing.
• Validate payroll outputs
• Maintain payroll information, files, and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Analyse payroll-related information to ensure accurate distribution of funds and payroll.
• Prepare the monthly payroll reports and upload them to the CP platform
• Collaborate with the Implementation team to ensure that the handover of new payrolls is transferred to the In-House team successfully

Experience Needed For This Role

• English and French speaking are essential. English level: B2 minimum
• Expert level of knowledge of local legal requirements, statutory forms, and reporting
• Expert-level knowledge of complex payrolls (BIK, stock options/RSU, non-residents, court order…)
• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing at a specialist level
• Proficient in business software experience required: Excel, Word, Email Apps, Microsoft Apps
• Good decision-making skills and forward-thinking, able to plan and organise own workload
• Knowledge of TeamsRH software would be advantageous
• Experience working in an international environment would be an advantage

About You And Our Core Values

• Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect
• Being a team player is key to our culture
• Solution and customer focused
• Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results
• Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements
• Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do

Poland Package and Benefits:

• Calm app
• Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
• EAP
• Employee Referral Program
• PPK / Employee Capital Plan
• CloudPay NOW
• Sports Subscription

Spain Package And Benefits Spain

• Birthday leave
• Calm app
• Private Medical Insurance
• EAP
• Intensive Days
• Employee Referral Program
• Life Assurance
• CloudPay NOW

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.