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Payroll Specialist

Ledger - Paris, Île-de-France, France - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-05

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Ledger is a global platform for digital assets and Web3, securing over 20% of the world's crypto assets through its hardware wallets and services. The company operates across multiple continents with approximately 600 professionals and is reshaping its People & Operations Experience team. You will join as a Payroll Specialist, taking ownership of French payroll operations in a build-and-run role. This is a hands-on position where you'll manage the complete monthly payroll cycle from day one, with support from your team and a structured handover from the current payroll owner. Key responsibilities include: **French Payroll Operations:** - Execute the full monthly payroll cycle: data collection, absence and leave management, inputs, controls, validation, and payslip verification - Prepare and submit statutory filings on time (URSSAF, DSN, IJSS/Net-entreprise and other mandatory declarations) - Manage variable pay, contractual changes, and build VPI files for ADP Decidium - Collaborate with Finance on transfer files, cost reporting, headcount tracking, and variance analysis - Handle equity payroll declarations (stock options/BSPCE) while building expertise - Manage benefits, meal vouchers, and provider relationships - Monitor regulatory changes and implement process improvements **Employee Lifecycle Management:** - Process joiners and leavers: contracts, health insurance, transport registration, visa documentation, and absence data - Maintain accurate and compliant Workday data - Document and improve processes being rebuilt - Contribute to cross-functional People projects - Coordinate with Finance, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, Compensation & Benefits, and ADP Your development path includes continuous improvement of People Ops processes and progressive expansion into Global Payroll (US, UK, Singapore) as your confidence and scope grow. Your arrival also enables the broader team to take on larger strategic initiatives. The role offers hybrid flexibility (up to 3 days per week remote), comprehensive benefits including health insurance, shareholder opportunities, commuter allowance, and learning & development support. **Requirements:** - 2–3 years of French payroll experience with hands-on exposure to the monthly cycle - Solid knowledge of French social legislation (URSSAF, DSN) - Experience with payroll tools (ADP or similar) - Strong organizational rigor: ability to close the month on time independently - Builder's mindset: document processes and drive continuous improvement - Fluent English for multicultural team collaboration - Curiosity about international payroll and appetite to expand scope globally

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