French Payroll Specialist (Interim)

Seeking an interim French Payroll Specialist to assist the wider EMEA payroll function with day to day BAU for a key client of ours, within the IT industry. This is an immediate start and rolling contract (minimum 6 months term). Client DetailsOur client Global leader in their respective fieldOperating in 15+ countriesHighly acquisitive - steady growth business across EMEA, LATAM and US 2,000 employees+ globally Headquartered in the states, office in Reading Free parking on site Multi-award winning organisation DescriptionFrench Payroll Specialist (Interim)Manage the end-to-end French payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.Liaise with external payroll providers and monitor service delivery against agreed standards.Review and validate payroll input data, identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to payroll processing.Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and support monthly reconciliation activities.Ensure statutory payroll payments, including taxes, social contributions and pension-related obligations, are approved and submitted within required deadlines.Support the processing of equity-related compensation, including share plans, stock awards and other incentive programmes where applicable.Maintain and update payroll procedures, documentation and standard operating processes.Ensure payroll processes comply with internal controls, audit requirements and relevant legislation.Respond to employee, manager and stakeholder payroll queries in ..... full job details .....