Lead Payroll Manager (F/M/D)

The People Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting and managing the core HR functions of payroll, benefits and contracts across multiple locations such as EMEA (FR/UK), NAM (US/CAD), APAC (SGP) for 150 to 200 employees. They will also act as a point of expertise for HR analytics, HRIS, and the expansion of company HR processes, especially in new regions. Managing a team of 4 and working closely with HR team members and department C-levels, they will ensure efficient and compliant people operations, facilitating a seamless experience for employees in various locations, including the potential opening of offices in new countries.

Your role and responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations in multiple countries with a focus on French and international regulations. Manage relationships with benefits providers in both Anglo-Saxon and French regions alongside the finance and legal teams to align payroll and compliance needs.
• Review and maintain employee contracts, including annual reviews for role changes. Strong skills in contract reading and understanding French and international employment policies are essential.
• Support the establishment of HR operations in new locations including benefits, payroll structures, and local compliance.
• Lead a team of 4 HR professionals in different countries, fostering a collaborative and detailed-oriented environment.
• The job may evolve and include compensation benchmarking, HRIS management, HR analytics and the development of new HR processes and policies.

Requirements

Background and Experiences

• 5 years or more of payroll experience, with at least 3 years of multi-country experience and French payroll experience with a minimum of 150 employees.
• International HR setting, including a deep understanding of French payroll and benefits.
• Proven experience managing a team, at least 2-3 direct reports, within an HR or payroll setting.
• Strong capability to review and understand contracts, ideally with exposure to contracts across multiple countries, particularly in French law.
• Knowledge of French employment laws is highly desirable.

Skills and personality

• Curious and autonomous
• Ability to work independently, with integrity and responsibility
• Professional proficiency in English and French is mandatory, another language is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a structured approach to handling payroll, benefits, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• International environment (English is the main language)
• 50% of transportation costs & a sustainable mobility agreement
• Swile lunch voucher (€9.25 per day, 60% covered)
• 100% Alan Blue covered for you and your children
• Gymlib contribution to gym membership
• Top of the range equipment, Macbook, iPhone, keyboard, laptop stand, 4K monitor & headphones
• Team events and offsites
• Coming soon, international mobility & lot of other cool benefits!

Recruitment Process

Are you interested in this job but feel you haven't ticked all the boxes? Don't hesitate to apply and tell us in the cover letter section why we should meet!

Here's what you can expect if you apply

1. HR call (30')
2. Technical Interview with HRBP (60')
3. Team meeting with the team (60')
4. CPO Interview (45’)
5. Cultural Interview (45') + informal chat with the at our office

On the agenda, discussions rather than trick questions! These moments of exchange will allow you to understand how Flowdesk works and its values. But they are also (and above all) an opportunity for you to present your career path and your expectations for your next job!