Payroll Team Leader - French Speaker

• A multinational company building a new Regional Shared Service Centre.
• Looking for a Payroll Team Leader to join a new team.

Sobre o nosso cliente

Our client is a large organization in the Automotive industry, with a global presence. The group is now preparing for the implementation of a new Regional Shared Service Centre.

Descrição

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end payroll operations within a Shared Services environment, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing;
• Manage payroll cycles, key deadlines, controls, and operational activities to deliver a high-quality service;
• Allocate workload across the payroll team and ensure appropriate coverage during peak periods and absences;
• Review payroll inputs, validations, reconciliations, adjustments, and exception management processes;
• Establish and maintain effective payroll controls, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and internal requirements;
• Monitor service quality, identify recurring issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives;
• Prepare and support internal audits, compliance reviews, and operational reporting activities;
• Maintain clear and up-to-date payroll procedures, process documentation, and knowledge management practices;
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals, driving performance, engagement, and capability building;
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external payroll providers, fostering collaborative relationships;
• Manage escalations, operational risks, and service delivery challenges in a structured and proactive manner;
• Contribute to payroll transformation initiatives, process optimisation projects, and service excellence programs.

Perfil ideal

• Degree in Payroll, Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, Finance, or a related field;
• Proven experience managing payroll operations within a complex, multi-site, outsourced, or shared services environment,
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks;
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing payroll teams;
• Comfortable working with payroll platforms, HR systems, and third-party service providers;
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret payroll data, identify trends, and support decision-making;
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across local and international teams;
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment;
• Experience supporting process improvement, transformation, migration, or centralisation projects is highly desirable;
• Fluency in French is essential;
• Results-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering high service standards.

Vantagens

• A great opportunity for career growth.