French Payroll Specialist
CloudPay
Accounting & Finance
France · Remote
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
About this job opportunity
Our Vision
To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.
Our Mission
Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.
Our People
Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.
What makes this role exciting
The French Payroll Specialist is responsible for the entire payroll cycle. The Payroll Specialist will ensure the accuracy of payroll and payroll-related information, adhering to all established statutory requirements and managing payroll processes. The ideal candidate is strongly oriented to high-quality data and results. Clear and accurate communication with clients and the internal operations team should be conducted in accordance with established internal procedures.
Please submit your English CV
Main responsibilities
Manage all payroll activities in line with the monthly payroll calendar and submit the payroll figures monthly.
Ensure the payrolls comply with French legislation and statutory requirements.
Ability to reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure the accuracy of information before processing payroll.
Research discrepancies in payroll information and / or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing.
Validation of the payroll outputs
Maintain payroll information, files, and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
Analyse payroll-related information to ensure accurate distribution of funds and payroll.
Prepare the monthly payroll reports and upload them to the CP platform
Collaborate with the Implementation team to ensure that the handover of new payrolls is transferred to the In-House team successfully
Experience needed for this role
English and French speaking is essential. English level: B2
Expert level of knowledge of local legal requirements, statutory forms, and reporting
Expert level in complex payrolls (BIK, stock options/RSU, non-residents, court order…)
Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing at a specialist level
Proficient in business software experience required: Excel, Word, Email Apps, Microsoft Apps
Good decision-making skills and forward-thinking, able to plan and organise own workload
Knowledge of Teams RH software would be advantageous
Experience working in an international environment would be an advantage
About you and Our core values
Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect
Being a team player is key to our culture
Solution and customer-focused
Great initiative with the goal of excellence in achieving results
Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements
Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do
France Package and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Competitive vacation allowance
Calm app
EAP
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Referral Program
WFH Allowance
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Ticket Restaurant contribution
Paid Volunteering days
CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. #LI-AC1 #LI-REMOTE
The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.
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