Global Payroll Operations Specialist - France
TypeFull-time job
LocationFrance
Posted3 hours ago
About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About the role
As a Global Payroll Operations Specialist for France, you will lead complex end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability in a high-growth environment. You will manage a portfolio of strategic and high-complexity client accounts while providing expertise on complex payroll matters and DSN escalations. You will also contribute to high-impact projects, process optimization, knowledge sharing, and team enablement. Working closely with EOR HR, Product, Engineering, Legal, and Leadership teams, you will help drive operational excellence, strengthen payroll processes, and deliver a top-tier managed payroll service.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing end-to-end payroll operations for complex, high-risk, and strategic French accounts (DSN, filings, social contributions, and tax payments)
Supervising compliance, analyzing complex anomalies, and managing high-level DSN/tax escalations
Interacting directly with French authorities (URSSAF, DGFIP, etc.) to resolve complex disputes and secure sensitive payroll situations
Collaborating with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Leadership teams to optimize payroll systems, enhance control features, and drive automation
Supporting the rollout of a managed payroll offering
Contributing to process standardization and automation initiatives
Handling customer tickets and ensuring timely resolution
Creating team playbooks, documentation, and operational standards
This role offers strong exposure to product strategy, operational scaling, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
3–5+ years of experience in French payroll operations
Strong expertise in French payroll regulations (DSN, social contributions, tax filings)
Managing complex escalations, and handling sensitive payroll disputes
Experience in a client-facing payroll role (payroll provider, accounting firm, or SaaS environment)
Ability to manage high volumes of payroll issues with accuracy and efficiency
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel/Google Sheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment
Familiarity with payroll automation and process improvement initiatives
Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams
Knowledge of HRIS or integrated payroll systems
Experience scaling operations or building processes
Ability to translate operational challenges into product improvements
Originally posted on Himalayas
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About the role
As a Global Payroll Operations Specialist for France, you will lead complex end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability in a high-growth environment. You will manage a portfolio of strategic and high-complexity client accounts while providing expertise on complex payroll matters and DSN escalations. You will also contribute to high-impact projects, process optimization, knowledge sharing, and team enablement. Working closely with EOR HR, Product, Engineering, Legal, and Leadership teams, you will help drive operational excellence, strengthen payroll processes, and deliver a top-tier managed payroll service.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing end-to-end payroll operations for complex, high-risk, and strategic French accounts (DSN, filings, social contributions, and tax payments)
Supervising compliance, analyzing complex anomalies, and managing high-level DSN/tax escalations
Interacting directly with French authorities (URSSAF, DGFIP, etc.) to resolve complex disputes and secure sensitive payroll situations
Collaborating with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Leadership teams to optimize payroll systems, enhance control features, and drive automation
Supporting the rollout of a managed payroll offering
Contributing to process standardization and automation initiatives
Handling customer tickets and ensuring timely resolution
Creating team playbooks, documentation, and operational standards
This role offers strong exposure to product strategy, operational scaling, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
3–5+ years of experience in French payroll operations
Strong expertise in French payroll regulations (DSN, social contributions, tax filings)
Managing complex escalations, and handling sensitive payroll disputes
Experience in a client-facing payroll role (payroll provider, accounting firm, or SaaS environment)
Ability to manage high volumes of payroll issues with accuracy and efficiency
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel/Google Sheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment
Familiarity with payroll automation and process improvement initiatives
Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams
Knowledge of HRIS or integrated payroll systems
Experience scaling operations or building processes
Ability to translate operational challenges into product improvements
Originally posted on Himalayas
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