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French Payroll Specialist (EMEA)

Frimley Permanent View Job Description
PageGroup have partnered with one of our key clients to identify a French Payroll Specialist (EMEA) to join the organisation in their UK offices. This is an opportunity to process multiple entities, utilising the French language for approx. 400+ employees.
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  • Do you want the opportunity to work for a global FMCG powerhouse?
  • Are you fluent in the French and English language?

About Our Client

Our Client - SCJ

  • Fifth-generation family company with over 130 years of history, known for iconic brands like Raid®, Glade®, OFF!®, Mr Muscle®, and Duck®. We are Committed to making a positive impact on the world through our products and our people
  • Global FMCG brand - 3,500 employees across the EMEA Region
  • UK base is Frimley, Surrey (UK)
  • Voted '100 Best Companies for Working Parents' in 2024 for the 36th time
  • SC Johnson has - for the 10th time - been named to the list of World's Top 25 Best Workplaces™

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure accurate and timely payment of employees, primarily in France and other countries including Switzerland (HQ) and Belgium (collective headcount circa 400+ employees)
  • Assist with expatriate payroll and tax reporting for EMEA countries.
  • Manage MyHR tickets and maintain the GPT mailbox for communication with external payroll providers, HR teams, and employee queries.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on payroll processes, cycles, and projects.
  • Regularly review and update country toolboxes.
  • Serve as the first point of contact with EMEA payroll vendors.
  • Work closely with Senior Payroll Specialists and local finance teams.
  • Partner with Regional Payroll Manager and Associate Manager to implement compensation program changes and analyse tax changes.

The Successful Applicant

What is required? French Payroll Specialist (EMEA)

  • Fluency in the French and English Language (Essential)
  • End-to-end payroll processing exposure (French entity - wider EMEA processing will be advantageous)
  • CIPP Qualification (highly desirable)
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload
  • (Essential) Adhering to 4 days per week in the office within Frimley, Surrey (UK)
  • Bachelors Degree (desirable)

What's on Offer

What is on Offer? French Payroll Specialist (EMEA)

  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Permanent, full-time role
  • 4 days per week office-based working (Frimley, Surrey) with 1 day working from home
  • Half Day finish, every Friday, 1:30pm log off!
  • 37.5 hours per week (adjustable start and finish times)
  • Free Parking on site GU16 7AJ (easy access via public transport - free shuttle service from local train stations)
  • Collaborative work environment with flexible working culture.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Medical Insurance, Lunch Card (Subsidised Dining), Sport Card, Employee Assistance Program, Glasses Reimbursement.
  • Learning & Working Environment: Training and courses co-financing, Smart Working, Drinks & Fruit Basket.
  • Financial Benefits: Life Insurance, Additional Pension Contribution, Global Profit-Sharing Bonus, Long Service Awards, Christmas & Easter Voucher, Emergency Payment, Vacation Payment.
  • Profit Sharing Opportunity
Contact
Omar Sheikh
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6615115
Phone number
+44 118 933 7025

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Frimley
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Omar Sheikh
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7025
Job reference
JN-122024-6615115