Senior Payroll & Benefits Analyst
Reckitt
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Massy • France
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About the role
- Collaborate closely with local teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for the markets assigned to you
- Perform variance analyses and apply rigorous controls to ensure the accuracy of payslips
- Act as a subject matter expert on payroll issues, respond to employee inquiries and escalate complex cases when necessary
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, tax regulations, labor law requirements and legal obligations
- Oversee the preparation, validation and timely submission of payroll reports, ensuring data integrity and reliability
- Manage statutory documentation related to taxes, employee benefits and wage garnishments
- Administer employee benefits and associated compensation elements, including insurance premiums, sick pay allowances and other entitlements
- Monitor payroll schedules and ensure all payments and filings meet designated deadlines
- Serve as a key contact for external payroll providers and public authorities
- Contribute to payroll transformation projects, including automation, system enhancements and process redesign
- Participate in internal and external audits and ensure optimal audit readiness
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in accounting, finance, management or a related field
- At least 5 years of hands‑on payroll management experience, ideally within an international environment
- Proven experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) and advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated collaboration with external payroll providers (such as ADP or Strada) and experience managing multi‑country payrolls
- Deep understanding of French payroll regulations, tax rules and social compliance
- Strong customer service orientation and clear communication with employees and stakeholders
- Excellent analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills
- A collaborative mindset — supportive, cooperative and team‑oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- French proficiency at C2 level
- English proficiency at C1 level
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll managementvariance analysisdata integrityadvanced ExcelHR systemspayroll systemspayroll processingstatutory documentationaudit readinessprocess redesign
Soft Skills
customer service orientationclear communicationanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborative mindsetteam-orientedability to manage multiple prioritiessupportivecooperative