Senior Payroll Specialist

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a : Senior Payroll Specialist (12-Month Contract, )

Location: Angers, France

Job ID: 42812

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior French Payroll Specialist for a 12-month project management role based on-site in Angers, France.

This position will lead the transition of our French payroll operations from an outsourced provider to a fully in-house model.

The successful candidate will oversee the implementation process, ensuring compliance with French payroll legislation, while managing complex payroll activities and system integrations. This is a strategic, hands-on role requiring close collaboration with the International Payroll Manager and the EMEA Payroll Shared Services team.

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Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here:  and  

As our Senior Payroll Specialist you'll support HID's success by:

• Lead the full project lifecycle for transitioning payroll operations for two French entities from an outsourced provider to an in-house model.
• Manage system implementation, data migration, and integration in collaboration with IT, HR, and external vendors.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with French legislation throughout the transition.
• Act as the French payroll subject matter expert, advising on local requirements and best practices.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to validate payroll inputs and establish strong operational controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to support a smooth and efficient transition.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive payroll documentation, procedures, and training materials
• Oversee statutory filings, DSN declarations, insurance, sick leave administration, and maintain strong relationships with social organizations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and enhanced service delivery.

What we will love about your background 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results within defined timelines.
• Fluent in French and English, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, change-driven environment. 
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Silae, Kelio, ADP) and Microsoft 365/Excel.

Your Experience and Education include: 

• Proven experience managing payroll implementation or transition projects, ideally within a French context.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' hands-on experience in French payroll is essential.
• Strong expertise in payroll operations and personnel administration within France.
• Experience in payroll system implementation or transition projects.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.