Payroll & HR Executive

Please note that this role is based in France. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the French immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in France for the duration of the employment. This position reports to the People & Organisation Director for France, Iberia, Italy & Belgium and supports our two French entities: the Motion Picture division based in Paris and the Television & Home Entertainment division based in Neuilly-sur-Seine. As the Payroll & HR Executive, you are responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant and timely HR administration and payroll data for all employees across the two divisions, in close collaboration with our external payroll provider. You also contribute to operational HR support and provide transversal administrative assistance to the teams. Your main stakeholders include: EmployeesGeneral ManagementFinance and HR teams of the two divisionsGlobal Finance Operations (GFO) department in PolandHR and Security, Safety & Sustainability (S3) teams within the EMEA regional hub in London Main Responsibilities Payroll Management (Outsourced with SVP) Collect, verify and transmit monthly payroll variables to the payroll providerPerform checks on payslips issued by the providerVerify social charges and perform payroll-related calculations (retirement, termination payments, etc.) in coordination with the payroll providerEnsure the delivery of accounting reports (journal entries, contribution statements) to the Global Finance Operations (GFO) department in PolandAct as the main point of contact for employees on payroll-related matters HR Administration Manage hiring and termination formalities, including employment contracts, administrative declarations, medical visits, meal vouchers, employment certificates and end-of-contract documentationEnsure HR welcomes and onboards new joiners, including contract preparation, internal documentation and coordination with the IT departmentPrepare and update employee files (contract amendments, changes in status, etc.)Create or update employee records in internal systems (ARIBA)Monitor absences and coordinate data updates in internal tools, including Workday HRIS and eDays time-tracking systemManage medical appointments and oversee the administration of health insurance, life insurance and statutory portabilitiesAct as the first point of contact for employees’ HR-related queriesContribute to legal and social compliance monitoring Operational HR Support Support the HR Director on transversal topics such as internal communications, prevention campaigns and follow-up of annual interviewsLead regular updates of the DUERPManage training administration, including registrations with training bodies, coordination with the OPCO and funding requestsProduce HR indicators and reporting as required (headcount dashboards, absence tracking, social indicators)Support data preparation for salary review campaignsAct as the local point of contact for the S3 EMEA team (Security, Safety & Sustainability) by relaying group communications and coordinating the annual Injury ReportParticipate in One Sony meetings to foster collaboration and create common events across entities Administrative and Accounting Support Ensure correct supplier creation in the system (GRAPHITE) and monitor invoice payments for assigned service providersProvide occasional support to Finance teams (Accounting, Stat & Tax) for audits and statutory documentationMonitor payments and declarations of social contributions to the relevant bodiesManage exempt purchase orders Required Skills and Competencies Strong command of payroll and HR administration fundamentals, ideally acquired in an outsourced payroll environment, with the ability to ensure reliable and accurate dataGood knowledge of labour law and legal obligations related to payroll, employment contracts and time managementHigh level of reliability, rigor and attention to detail, ensuring secure, compliant and accurate HR dataStrong service orientation and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage urgencies and support employees professionallyProactive mindset with the ability to improve and strengthen HR and payroll processesStrong team spirit and collaboration skills, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and departments in a matrix environmentEase with digital tools and systems, including HRIS, time management systems, ERP and ChatGPT for WorkHigh level of discretion, ethics and strict confidentiality regarding HR recordsProficiency in English is required Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Candidates who require these tools as an accommodation during an interview should submit a reasonable adjustment request at the point they are invited to interview. Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies, and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status, or Trade Union membership (if applicable). #LI-TD1 #J-18808-Ljbffr