Global Payroll Operations Specialist - France

About RipplingRippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.Take onboarding, for example.

With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.About the roleAs 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.

You will also contribute to high-impact projects, process optimization, knowledge sharing, and team enablement. 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 include:Managing end-to-end payroll operations for complex, high-risk, and strategic French accounts (DSN, filings, social contributions, and tax payments)Supervising compliance, analyzing complex anomalies, and managing high-level DSN/tax escalationsInteracting directly with French authorities (URSSAF, DGFIP, etc.) to resolve complex disputes and secure sensitive payroll situationsCollaborating with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Leadership teams to optimize payroll systems, enhance control features, and drive automationSupporting the rollout of a managed payroll offering Contributing to process standardization and automation initiativesHandling customer tickets and ensuring timely resolutionCreating team playbooks, documentation, and operational standardsThis role offers strong exposure to product strategy, operational scaling, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth environment.Minimum Qualifications:3–5+ years of experience in French payroll operationsStrong expertise in French payroll regulations (DSN, social contributions, tax filings)Managing complex escalations, and handling sensitive payroll disputesExperience in a client-facing payroll role (payroll provider, accounting firm, or SaaS environment)Ability to manage high volumes of payroll issues with accuracy and efficiencyStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailProficiency in payroll systems and Excel/Google SheetsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and EnglishPreferred Qualifications:Experience in a high-growth tech or SaaS environmentFamiliarity with payroll automation and process improvement initiativesExperience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teamsKnowledge of HRIS or integrated payroll systemsExperience scaling operations or building processesAbility to translate operational challenges into product improvements