French Payroll Specialist – 6-Month Contract
Claire’s is a global brand at the forefront of fashion and accessories, and our people are at the heart of our success. We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to support our payroll operations in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg during an important transformation project.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, international environment where accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration are key.
We can consider candidates for this role who are based remotely in France, or alternatively can work 3 days a week from our European HQ in Erdington.
About the Role
As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring payroll data is accurately collected, processed, and validated in line with each country’s payroll cycle. Key responsibilities include:
- Payroll Data Management – Collate and transcribe payroll data from Workday into provider templates.
- Validation & Compliance – Generate validation reports to identify any discrepancies before payroll submission.
- Employee & Manager Support – Provide guidance on payroll-related queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with external payroll providers, HR teams, and management to resolve issues efficiently.
- Reporting & Documentation – Maintain accurate payroll records, support audit requirements, and ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Process Improvement & Training – Assist in training managers to enhance payroll accuracy and contribute to system and project enhancements.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience in French payroll, with knowledge of statutory payments and deductions.
- Fluency in French and English – essential for effective communication across our UK and US-based HQs.
- Year-end payroll process knowledge and a solid understanding of payroll compliance.
- Intermediate Excel skills with a strong analytical mindset.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring payroll is processed efficiently.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.
- A proactive mindset, seeking opportunities to improve processes and solve problems effectively.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Remote (France-based) or Hybrid (3 days a week in our European HQ in Birmingham, UK).
- This is a 6-month contract to support our payroll transformation project.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within an international team, gain exposure to multi-country payroll processes, and contribute to a key transformation project within a globally recognised brand.
Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
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What We Do
For more than 60 years, Claire’s has opened the door to self-discovery for people of all ages. We’re dedicated to encouraging this through each experience and product discovery. As a global brand powerhouse for self-expression, we’re passionate about our purpose and our people.
Trusted by consumers around the world, our Claire’s and Icing brands deliver immersive experiences through more than 2,300 company-operated Claire’s and Icing stores in North America and Europe, more than 300 Claire’s franchise stores primarily in the Middle East and South Africa, and over thousands of concessions globally across our trusted retail partners.
Behind each consumer experience, is a team of truly inspirational people who show up as they are and encourage others to do the same every day. Supporting our team members as they grow, change and reinvent themselves is how we get stronger and more innovative as an organization, creating an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to dream and achieve.
Learn more about us and our company values @Claire'sValues
