Apprentice - HR & Payroll Administrator International h/f

Contract Type: Apprentice
Location: Paris, France

Introduction to DNP Imaging Photo Europe

DNP Imaging Photo Europe, a subsidiary of DNP Japan, is a leading player in the printing and imaging industry. We provide innovative solutions through three key business units:

• Distribution Photo Business: – Specializing in photo printing solutions across Europe and North Africa, offering tailored services through a strong distributor network and over 20 years of expertise.

• Service Business – A global leader in brand activations via photo and video experiences, partnering with major brands to create immersive marketing events through proprietary technology.

• Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR) Business – One of the world's largest manufacturers of thermal transfer ribbons for barcode and sublimation printers. Based in Haarlem, Netherlands, our European division employs over 180 experts and produces key product lines, including TTR, photo, card materials, and holographic solutions for markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Russia.

With a strong commitment to innovation and industry expertise, we empower professionals with high-performance solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Main Mission

The Payroll & HR Administrator provides operational and administrative support to the International HR Business Partner, ensuring the smooth execution of payroll and HR processes across 6 European countries.

This role offers strong international exposure and plays a key part in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, while contributing to HR digitalization, process structuring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities and Activities

Payroll Management (Multi-country)

• Coordinate monthly payroll with external providers across all European entities (via ADP Celergo)

• Collect, validate, and consolidate payroll inputs (absences, bonuses, overtime, variable compensation)

• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of payroll data

• Perform first-level checks of payroll outputs (payslips, reports, controls)

• Support payroll audits and reporting

• Maintain payroll documentation and ensure proper filing

HR Administration

Manage the full employee lifecycle:

• Onboarding (contracts, registrations, documentation)

• Contract changes (salary adjustments, amendments, promotions)

• Offboarding processes

Ensure data accuracy in HR systems (HRIS, payroll tools)

Draft HR documents (contracts, certificates, official letters)

Monitor absences and leave management

Process Creation & Continuous Improvement

• Support the implementation and optimisation of HR tools (e.g. Lucca)

• Participate in the creation and implementation of standardised HR processes at European level

• Document and optimise HR and payroll workflows

• Contribute to HR projects (harmonisation, automation, efficiency improvements)

• Identify process gaps and propose practical solutions

HRBP Support (Operational & Strategic)

• Provide day-to-day support to the International HRBP

• Prepare HR reports and dashboards (headcount, payroll, KPIs)

The above duties are not limited or exhaustive. They may change depending on the needs of the company, the skills of the Job and developments in the role.

Profile Required

Education: HR or Management Business School or equivalent, bachelor’s degree in business or Master level preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years in payroll and/or HR administration, at an international level it’s a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and HR administration

• Highly detail-oriented and accurate

• Ability to handle multiple countries and priorities

• Strong coordination and organisational skills

• Comfortable with HR tools and digital environments

Languages : English: fluent (mandatory)