Payroll Administrator

Overview

Richemont is a leading international luxury goods group and parent of several maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and writing instruments. The group is recognised for custodianship of heritage brands, meticulous craftsmanship and a long-term approach to brand development, offering structured corporate functions that support creative maisons and global retail operations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for employees in France, ensuring accurate calculation of gross-to-net pay, statutory withholdings and net payments according to established payroll calendar.
• Prepare and submit statutory social declarations and filings, including DSN, URSSAF and other mandatory contributions, ensuring timeliness and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain payroll-related accounting: prepare payroll journals, reconcile payables, liaise with accounting to post payroll entries and resolve reconciling items.
• Manage employee life‑cycle payroll events (onboarding, leaves, terminations, absences, salary changes) and validate payroll implications with HR business partners.
• Coordinate with external providers (payroll bureaux, benefits administrators, banks) and respond to audits or inspections from social authorities.
• Prepare regular payroll reporting and analyses (cost reports, headcount fluctuations, social charges) for HR, Finance and local management.
• Respond to employee inquiries on payslips, deductions and statutory entitlements while maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll data.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Payroll, Finance or equivalent (Bac+2/3 or higher) with formal payroll training preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of French labour law, social security regimes and statutory payroll processes (including DSN).
• Demonstrable accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage confidential information.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance and external service providers.

Skills

Experience

Approximately 3+ years of progressive experience in payroll administration in France, ideally within an international company or a multi‑entity environment; experience coordinating with external payroll providers and finance teams.

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Payroll, Finance or equivalent (Bac+2/3 or higher).

Culture

Richemont fosters a professional, detail-oriented corporate culture that supports heritage maisons while promoting cross‑functional collaboration between Finance, HR and commercial teams. The group values craftsmanship, long-term brand stewardship and responsible business practices, with opportunities for career development within a global luxury ecosystem.