Payroll Specialist

Ledger

. Run the full monthly French payroll cycle, including data collection, absences and leave, inputs, controls, validation and payslip checks .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeParis • FranceJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full French payroll cycle, including statutory filings and compliance with French social legislation. Proficient in using payroll tools like ADP and maintaining accurate data in Workday while collaborating effectively across functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

French Payroll ExperienceKnowledge of French Social LegislationExperience with ADP Payroll ToolProcess Documentation and ImprovementMulticultural Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Payroll Cycle ManagementStatutory Filings PreparationVariable Pay ManagementEquity Payroll DeclarationsData Validation and ControlsCost ReportingHeadcount TrackingVariance AnalysisContract ManagementRegulatory Change Tracking

Soft Skills

Ability to Meet DeadlinesCuriosity about International PayrollProcess Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

ADPWorkday

Industry Keywords

URSSAFDSNBSPCEPeople OperationsCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run the full monthly French payroll cycle, including data collection, absences and leave, inputs, controls, validation and payslip checks
Prepare and submit statutory filings, including URSSAF, DSN, IJSS/Net-entreprise and other mandatory declarations
Manage variable pay and contractual changes and build the VPI file for ADP Decidium
Work with Finance on transfer files, cost reporting, headcount tracking and variance analysis
Handle day-to-day equity payroll declarations for stock options and BSPCE
Manage benefits, meal vouchers and provider relationships
Track regulatory changes and improve processes
Handle joiners and leavers, including contracts, health insurance and transport registration, visa and absence data
Maintain accurate and compliant Workday data
Document and improve People Operations processes and contribute to cross-functional People projects
Collaborate with Finance, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, C&B and ADP

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3 years of French payroll experience with hands-on exposure to the monthly cycle and readiness to own it
Solid knowledge of French social legislation, including URSSAF and DSN
Experience with a payroll tool such as ADP or similar
Ability to close the month on time without being chased
Ability to document processes and improve how they work
Comfort working in English in a multicultural team
Curiosity about international payroll and appetite to widen scope

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work options: hybrid policy allows employees to work from home up to 3 times per week
Health and Life Insurance
Employees can become shareholders in Ledger
Other financial benefits depending on country of work
Commuter allowance
Comprehensive training solutions and personalised learning experience