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Rippling is a unified HR, IT, and Finance platform that consolidates workforce systems—payroll, expenses, benefits, computers, and third-party integrations—into a single system. The company has raised $1.4B+ from top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and Sequoia.
As a Global Payroll Operations Specialist for France, you will lead complex end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability in a high-growth environment. You will manage a portfolio of strategic and high-complexity client accounts while providing expertise on complex payroll matters and DSN escalations. Working closely with EOR HR, Product, Engineering, Legal, and Leadership teams, you will help drive operational excellence, strengthen payroll processes, and deliver a top-tier managed payroll service.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations for complex, high-risk, and strategic French accounts (DSN, filings, social contributions, and tax payments)
- Supervise compliance, analyze complex anomalies, and manage high-level DSN/tax escalations
- Interact directly with French authorities (URSSAF, DGFIP, etc.) to resolve complex disputes and secure sensitive payroll situations
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Leadership teams to optimize payroll systems, enhance control features, and drive automation
- Support the rollout of a managed payroll offering
- Contribute to process standardization and automation initiatives
- Handle customer tickets and ensure timely resolution
- Create team playbooks, documentation, and operational standards
This role offers strong exposure to product strategy, operational scaling, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3–5+ years of experience in French payroll operations
- Strong expertise in French payroll regulations (DSN, social contributions, tax filings)
- Experience managing complex escalations and handling sensitive payroll disputes
- Experience in a client-facing payroll role (payroll provider, accounting firm, or SaaS environment)
- Ability to manage high volumes of payroll issues with accuracy and efficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel/Google Sheets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment
- Familiarity with payroll automation and process improvement initiatives
- Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams
- Knowledge of HRIS or integrated payroll systems
- Experience scaling operations or building processes
- Ability to translate operational challenges into product improvements
