
Senior Payroll Specialist (6 month fixed-term contract)
- Paris
- Contrat
- Temps-plein
- Oversee and monitor payroll controls on payroll processed by the Payroll Producer in the team.
- Provide daily support to the Payroll Producer, including resolving routine issues, ensuring timely payroll delivery, analyzing DSN anomalies, and liaising with URSSAF, Social Security, and Prévoyance.
- Support the Payroll Manager in addressing complex or non-routine payroll issues.
- Act as back-up for the Payroll Producer during absences.
- Contribute to recurring payroll cycle activities (certifications, reporting, audits).
- Help develop and implement payroll standards, including root-cause analysis in cases of non-compliance.
- Draft, review, and maintain payroll procedures and our knowledge base, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Contribute to payroll department projects and audit preparation.
- Execute and maintain payroll reporting processes.
- Respond to queries from employees, external providers, and other stakeholders with professionalism and empathy.
- Solid knowledge of French payroll regulations, particularly under the SYNTEC agreement.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, formula creation, complex calculations)
- Comfortable working with IT tools and numerical calculations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in French; working proficiency in English (Intermediate+).
- Critical thinking skills to analyze and improve payroll processes and controls.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work under deadlines and manage projects.
- Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism when supporting employees.
- Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and improve.