French Payroll Specialist (EMEA)

About Our Client

• 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

• 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

• 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