Payroll Analyst (EMEA)

• Salesforce is currently seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our well established EMEA Payroll team and to support our continuous company growth
• This individual will be responsible for processing our payroll in France, as well as taking part in exciting projects which require cross-functional collaboration with external and internal partners
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees in France, and other EMEA payrolls, using our external providers, including salary calculations, deductions, bonuses, and overtime payments
• Deliver monthly and annual tax filings, social security contributions, and statutory filings
• Perform accurate monthly SOX controls for the payroll
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, tax information, and ensure updates are processed promptly in the payroll system
• Prepare payroll reports as required, assist our accounting team with payroll related queries and support internal and external audits related to payroll
• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, resolving discrepancies and providing clear explanations of pay and deductions
• Identify areas for process improvement, system enhancements, and automation to streamline payroll operations
• Collaborate with our stakeholder teams across the business to ensure alignment on compensation, benefits, and financial reporting

Benefits

• Medical Care
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• With 9 standard holidays and four floating holidays, you get a total 13 paid days off each year- The successful candidate will have 3+ years of experience processing payroll for large volumes of employees (ideally 1000+) and will have knowledge of French local regulations and rules
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to non-payroll staff
• Experience processing payroll in France
• Proficient in using payroll systems (e.g., SAP, ADP, or similar) and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies and implement process improvements
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a payroll processing role, demonstrating a strong understanding of payroll compliance
• Fluent in English. Some French would be beneficial but is not essential to the role
• High level of accuracy and detail orientation in payroll calculations and compliance