Payroll Specialist with French (Mid/Senior)

Michael Page; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a global industrial technology organization with its European payroll transformation in Poznań. The role handles end-to-end payroll processing for France (300+ FTEs) using an external provider and ensures accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will serve as primary contact between employees, HR teams, payroll providers, and stakeholders, supporting additional European countries as needed, and contributing to system enhancements and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience with focus on French payroll.
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers and external vendors.
• Strong knowledge of French labor law and payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for France (300+ FTEs) via external provider.
• Act as main point of contact between employees, HR, payroll providers and stakeholders.
• Validate and reconcile payroll data for timely salary payments.
• Support payroll activities across additional European countries when required.
• Monitor transactions and ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on inquiries, reporting and issue resolution.
• Participate in payroll system enhancements and transition projects.
• Ensure handling of lifecycle events: hires, terminations, absences, compensation changes.
• Assist audits with payroll documentation and required reports.
• Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement in payroll operations.

Skills

French payroll

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Payroll systems

English proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Tools

SuccessFactors

Workday

Oracle HCM

ADP

Deel

TMF

Job description

• Gain experience in a company-wide transformation project (process & technology)!
• Take on responsibility for a dedicated market operations and use your French!

About Our Client

Our client is a global industrial technology organization supporting customers across multiple international markets through innovative solutions and a strong operational backbone. As part of its continued growth and transformation journey, the company is strengthening its European payroll team to deliver outstanding employee experience and payroll excellence.

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees in France (300+ FTEs) using external provider, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact between employees, HR teams, payroll providers, and other stakeholders.
• Validate and reconcile payroll data to ensure timely and accurate salary payments.
• Support payroll activities across additional European countries when required.
• Monitor payroll transactions and ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related inquiries, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Participate in payroll system enhancements, implementations, and transition projects.
• Ensure accurate handling of employee lifecycle events, including new hires, terminations, absences, and compensation changes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation and required reports.
• Contribute to process optimization initiatives and help drive continuous improvement across payroll operations.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll administration, with strong expertise in French payroll.
• Practical experience working with outsourced payroll providers and external payroll vendors.
• Solid understanding of French labor law, payroll regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Experience in an international or multi-country payroll environment.
• Strong payroll processing skills and the ability to independently manage payroll activities.
• Fluent French and English language skills (minimum B2 level, C1 preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
• Comfortable working with payroll systems and HR technologies; knowledge of enterprise grade HR / HRIS / Payroll / HCM solutions (e.g. SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, ADP, Deel, TMF) is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ambitious, proactive mindset and willingness to grow within a developing international payroll structure.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a global organization undergoing an exciting payroll transformation.
• Exposure to international payroll processes and collaboration with teams across Europe.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office a week) with a modern office environment in Poznań.
• Fully online recruitment process.
• Long-term development opportunities, including the possibility of progressing into more senior payroll roles.
• Collaborative and supportive international team environment.