Global Payroll Operations Specialist - France

About the role

As a Global Payroll Operations Specialist for France, you will manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability in a fast-growing environment. You will work closely with EOR HR, Product, and Engineering teams to deliver a high-quality managed payroll service and contribute to the development of scalable global payroll processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing payroll operations for France (filings, payments, compliance)
• Resolving complex payroll and tax issues
• Interacting with French authorities (URSSAF, DGFIP, etc.)
• Collaborating with Product and Engineering to improve payroll systems (features, bugs, compliance)
• Supporting the rollout of a managed payroll offering
• Contributing to process standardization and automation initiatives
• Handling customer tickets and ensuring timely resolution
• Supporting documentation, playbooks, and operational best practices

This role offers strong exposure to product strategy, operational scaling, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience in French payroll operations
• Strong expertise in French payroll regulations (DSN, social contributions, tax filings)
• Experience in a client-facing payroll role (payroll provider, accounting firm, or SaaS environment)
• Ability to manage high volumes of payroll issues with accuracy and efficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel/Google Sheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment
• Familiarity with payroll automation and process improvement initiatives
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams
• Knowledge of HRIS or integrated payroll systems
• Experience scaling operations or building processes
• Ability to translate operational challenges into product improvements