Responsibilities / Tasks
Are you passionate about payroll, regulatory compliance, and personnel management? This is your opportunity to join our team!
- Manage the (outsourced) payroll process for France, covering multiple legal entities.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and proper payroll record maintenance.
- Keep GEA’s global and local policies up to date and integrated into the payroll process.
- Work closely with local HRBPs and our central HR resource center in Berlin on daily tasks and provide support for projects.
- Ensure timely payment of salaries, taxes, and applicable social security contributions.
- Respond to employee inquiries, escalating questions and concerns when necessary.
- Serve as a responsible backup in case of absences.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- University degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 or 3 years of experience in payroll processing within a multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
- French native & English fluent (C1 level).
- Proficiency in payroll software, Microsoft Office, Workday, and various HR systems.
- Knowledge of PeopleNet Cegid tool, good Excel level
- Knowledge of the Metallurgy Convention and labour law
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We offer:
- A competitive and flexible compensation package
- Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office
- Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
- Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level.
- The opportunity to be part of a Top Employer 2025-certified company.
Kindly note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
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Skills Required
- University degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 or 3 years of experience in payroll processing within a multinational environment
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
- French native & English fluent (C1 level)
- Proficiency in payroll software, Microsoft Office, Workday, and various HR systems
- Knowledge of PeopleNet Cegid tool and good Excel skills
- Knowledge of the Metallurgy Convention and labour law
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What We Do
GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio
