Payroll Specialist

About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That's the Power of Us, that's the Power of PVH+.   

One of PVH's greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

The Team

The Payroll team within the Southern Europe plays a key role in delivering a reliable, compliant, and seamless payroll experience across Europe. The team focuses on standardizing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and driving continuous improvement through automation and scalable solutions. Working in close partnership with HR, Finance, and external providers, the team supports business growth by ensuring payroll excellence, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality associate experience across the region.

The Position

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll for the France retail population. You will ensure regulatory compliance, provide a high level of service to employees, and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll data, employee joiners/leavers, and variable elements (bonuses, absences, leave, sickness, etc.).
• Calculate, review, and validate payroll payslips and payments (salaries, advances, and interim payments).
• Prepare, review, and submit DSN filings and other statutory social and tax declarations.
• Manage final settlements, termination indemnities, and wage garnishments.
• Provide payroll support to employees and handle payroll-related queries and claims.
• Manage meal voucher orders.
• Contribute to the follow-up and management of benefits and insurance (provident) cases.
• Support the monitoring and updating of HR dashboards (sickness, work accidents, promotions, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and Accounting teams.
• Participate in compensation campaigns, profit-sharing/incentive schemes, and statutory reporting (DARES, gender equality, BDESE).
• Contribute to payroll tools optimization (ADP, Workday, Time & Attendance), vendor management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is based in Paris.

Measures of Success

• Payroll Processing: Timely and accurate payroll processing across France. Target: 100% payroll accuracy, with zero unresolved discrepancies per pay period
• Payroll Compliance: Full compliance with regional and local payroll tax and labor regulations for France, with no penalties.
• Customer satisfaction: Increase in employee satisfaction regarding the accuracy, transparency and punctuality of payroll accounting.
• Risk and Controls: Effective risk management and robust payroll data security controls.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in payroll and social security regulations, ideally within an international environment.
• Strong proficiency in payroll tools, with ADP being essential.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and a high sense of confidentiality.
• Higher education in Human Resources, employment/social or tax law, or an equivalent background.
• Fluent in French, professional proficiency in English.

At PVH, how we act is as important as what we do. Here are some key behaviours we expect from our people:

ENTERPRISE FIRST – we act in the best interests of PVH and its consumers beyond our own team, brand, region or market.

DRIVE CHANGE – we lead by example and are optimistic about change. We challenge the status quo but fully commit once a decision is made.

CREATE CLARITY – we are diligent in providing context and setting our priorities so we can be productive quickly.

INSPIRE TRUST – we create safe spaces for debate and deliver on what we promise so people can learn to depend on us.

TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY – we focus on work with the biggest business impact and give candid feedback to each other.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.