Payroll Coordinator

Posted Mar 13, 2026

Richemont in Paris seeks a Payroll Coordinator (permanent) to manage French payroll, DSN filings and month-end reconciliations.

Overview

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company composed of distinguished maisons in jewellery, watches and luxury accessories. As a global employer, it emphasizes craftsmanship, heritage brands and cross-border collaboration across finance, retail and creative functions.

Role & Responsibilities

Prepare and execute monthly payroll for employees in accordance with company procedures and French legislation.
Ensure accurate calculation of gross-to-net pay, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory contributions.
Submit and monitor statutory declarations, social contributions and DSN filings; liaise with URSSAF and other social agencies.
Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end and year-end payroll close activities and reporting.
Manage payroll calendar and deadlines; coordinate with HR, benefits and finance teams to ensure data integrity.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and confidential manner.
Collaborate with external payroll providers and auditors; implement process improvements and maintain payroll documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field.
Minimum of 3 years' demonstrable experience managing French payroll within a corporate or multi-entity environment.
Strong knowledge of French payroll legislation, social security contributions and the DSN process.
High level of discretion and proven ability to manage confidential employee data.

Skills

Payroll processing and net-to-gross calculations French social contributions and payroll legislation (DSN, URSSAF) Payroll reconciliations and month-end close Employee query management and confidentiality (GDPR awareness) Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) Cross-functional coordination with HR and Finance Continuous process improvement and documentation

Experience

At least three years of hands-on payroll experience, preferably within the French payroll system and in a medium-to-large international company or multi-entity group.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related discipline.

Culture

Richemont offers a collegial, detail-oriented environment rooted in luxury craftsmanship and brand stewardship. Teams operate in an international matrix structure, valuing cross-disciplinary collaboration, professional development and rigorous operational standards.