Advanced Specialist, Payroll (France)
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Job Summary
Job title: Advanced Specialist Payroll (France)
Role Overview
We are seeking an Adcvanced Payroll Specialist to support a portfolio of European countries with France as the primary and highest-priority market. Deep hands-on expertise in French payroll is required and is a core expectation of this role.
This role operates in a complex multinational environment and requires strong professional judgment independence and addition to payroll delivery the role serves as a trusted advisor and contributes to payroll optimization and AI-readiness initiatives that support the organizations future-state strategy.
Why Join Our Team
Our payroll team is evolving into a modern strategic capability and that work has been recognized by the broader payroll community. Our team members have been featured in industry podcasts and publications for our approach to payroll transformation optimization and future readiness.
Youll join a collaborative globally connected team that is investing in people processes and technology with a clear focus on data quality automation and AI readiness. This is a great place to grow your career expand your international payroll expertise and contribute to a payroll function that is respected both inside and outside the organization.
Key Responsibilities
French Payroll (Primary Responsibility)
Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for French payroll including statutory requirements social charges DSN reporting year-end activities and ongoing compliance obligations
Ensure accuracy timeliness and regulatory compliance for French payroll in partnership with in-country vendors and internal stakeholders
Interpret and clearly explain complex French payroll outcomes to HR Finance and People leaders
European Payroll Portfolio Support
Support payroll operations for a defined portfolio of European countries inclusive of France
Partner with vendors and regional stakeholders to ensure consistent payroll delivery and effective issue resolution
Trusted Advisor & Stakeholder Partnership
Act as a trusted payroll advisor to HR Finance Tax and People Operations stakeholders
Provide clear practical guidance on payroll impacts risks and trade-offs related to business decisions and employee lifecycle events
Represent payroll confidently in audits reviews and cross-functional discussions
Issue Management & Professional Judgment
Independently identify assess and resolve payroll issues including complex or non-standard scenarios
Determine when to escalate matters challenge assumptions or recommend alternative approaches
Maintain professionalism and composure in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
Optimization AI Readiness & Career Growth
Contribute to process optimization documentation and standardization across European payroll operations
Support initiatives that improve data quality controls and consistency enabling increased automation and analytics
Engage in continuous learning and development as payroll capabilities evolve with opportunities to expand scope expertise and influence over time
What Success Looks Like
Payroll is delivered accurately compliantly and with stability
Stakeholders view payroll as a trusted advisor
Payroll processes and data are increasingly structured and ready for advanced automation and analytics
The role holder continues to grow in capability confidence and impact within the global payroll organization
Required Experience & Qualifications
Extensive hands-on experience with French payroll (required and priority)
Experience supporting European payroll operations within a multinational environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complexity
Experience partnering with external payroll vendors and service delivery models
Fluency in English required; French language proficiency preferred
Key Attributes for Success
Resilient and composed in complex or high-pressure environments
Confident credible communicator with sound professional judgment
Resourceful and solution-oriented
Growth-minded with interest in expanding skills embracing new technologies and advancing a payroll career
While France is the focal point this position will also support payroll operations across additional European countries within an assigned portfolio. For any countries within the portfolio where prior experience is limited or not yet developed structured training documentation and on-the-job support will be provided to ensure success.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Paychex
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- 10 Key Calculator
- Paylocity
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- ADP
- Administrative Experience
- Human Resources
- Bookkeeping
About Company
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gen ... View more
