Payroll and Operations Specialist (m/f/d) - France

Schedule: full-time Employment: permanent Intro Join us as a Payroll Specialist & HR Advisor (m/f/d) in Hem and become a trusted partner to our employees throughout the entire HR lifecycle, take ownership of processes and projects that support company's growth and continued success.  In this role, you’ll be the key point of contact for payroll matters in the French-speaking region and some additional international regions, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with local regulations, and a seamless employee experience. If you’re passionate about payroll, enjoy working in an international environment, and thrive on ensuring accuracy, reliability, and continuous improvement, we’d love to meet you! Your Job As a Payroll and Operations Specialist, you are responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees in your assigned regions and especially France, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, internal policies, and payroll procedures. You manage all operational payroll tasks, including the preparation and verification of payroll data, salary calculations, variable compensation, deductions, and other payroll-related elements, ensuring that all information is accurate and processed within the required deadlines. You act as the main point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees, managers, and internal stakeholders, providing clear guidance and ensuring a high level of service and confidentiality. You ensure the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of payroll data, maintain up-to-date employee records in our HR and payroll systems, and coordinate with external payroll providers and relevant authorities where applicable. You collaborate closely with Finance, and other internal teams to ensure smooth payroll operations, support monthly payroll closing activities, and contribute to the preparation of payroll reports and reconciliations. You actively contribute to payroll projects and the continuous improvement of payroll processes, including the harmonisation and internationalisation of procedures, the optimisation of systems and workflows, and the implementation of new payroll-related initiatives. Your Profile You have a degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a comparable qualification, ideally with a specialisation in payroll or social administration. You have experience in payroll management and personnel administration, with a strong understanding of French payroll practices and applicable employment and social security regulations. Experience in an international environment is a plus. You have a strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a structured approach to managing sensitive data and meeting strict deadlines. You like working in a team  You are a strong communicator who can explain complex payroll matters clearly, empathise with employees, and provide reliable support to colleagues and managers. You build trusting relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, handle confidential information with discretion, and act as a dependable point of contact for all payroll-related matters. You are driven by accuracy and efficiency, and passionate about optimising, harmonising, and sustainably improving payroll processes and structures. You are flexible, committed, and dependable, with a proactive mindset and a strong sense of ownership, especially when contributing to new projects and process improvements. You have an excellent command of French (C2 level) and are fluent in English. Your Benefits Join us at an exciting stage of our growth, with plenty of opportunities to make an impact.  Grow in a fast-paced learning environment as part of a supportive and close-knit team.  Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week.  Vacation: 5 weeks of paid annual leave plus additional RTT (working time reduction) days.  Meal vouchers: €10 per working day, with Hornetsecurity contributing €5.92.  Public transport: 100% reimbursement of public transportation costs.  Health & insurance: AXA health insurance and supplementary coverage.  Sports & wellbeing: Subsidies for sports and wellness activities.  Childcare support: Access to reserved nursery places.  Employee benefits: Subsidies and gift cards through the Works Council (CSE).  International Exchange Program: Opportunity to participate in our international employee exchange program.