Payroll Associate (apprentice)

Overview

Contentsquare, an experience analytics platform with offices in 15 locations worldwide, is looking for a Payroll Associate on an apprenticeship contract in the Paris area. The apprentice reports to a Senior Payroll Specialist and joins the three-person French payroll team, helping to deliver the monthly payroll for around 460 employees accurately and in line with regulations while keeping an employee-focused approach.

What you will do

The work covers taking part in the monthly payroll cycle, retrieving payroll data from the HR information system, entering and checking data and keeping employee records up to date in the payroll software. The apprentice also helps calculate and process salaries, social charges and taxes under French rules and the SYNTEC collective agreement, deals with bodies such as Social Security and the provident insurer, recovers daily social security sickness indemnities, monitors sick leave until provident benefits begin and follows active claims. Further tasks include producing and distributing payslips to employees' digital vaults, handling recurring cycle activities such as certifications and reporting, and answering questions from employees and third parties.

Who can apply

The position is for someone seeking an apprenticeship or professional training contract of one or two years while preparing a licence or master's degree (Bac +3 to Bac +5) in payroll or HR. A real interest in payroll, intermediate English, good Excel skills such as lookups and formulas, and comfort with IT tools and numbers are needed. A first work experience such as an internship or summer job is appreciated.

Requirements

Contentsquare looks for rigour, attention to detail, critical thinking, strong organisation under deadlines, teamwork, tactful communication with employees and curiosity.

What you get

The company mentions mentorship, career development, hybrid and remote work policies, paid time off, a lifestyle allowance and employee resource groups.