Kering Payroll and Timekeeping Specialist

Kering is a leading global luxury group comprising a portfolio of Maison brands known for excellence in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and beauty. The group places strong emphasis on creativity, sustainability and responsible business, operating through centralized functions such as shared services to support its maisons worldwide.

1. Process end-to-end payroll for an assigned portfolio in compliance with legal and group policies, including data collection, validation and payroll integration.
2. Control and reconcile time & attendance entries; manage absences, leave and contractual guarantees (sickness, maternity, etc.).
3. Produce and control monthly and event-driven DSN declarations; manage regularisations with URSSAF and other social organisations.
4. Act as first point of contact for HR teams, managers and employees within the portfolio for payroll and time-related enquiries; provide technical advice on payroll and time rules.
5. Investigate and resolve payroll and timekeeping anomalies; calculate settlements, salary attachments and payroll simulations.
6. Maintain and update internal payroll procedures and contribute to continuous improvement projects, system testing, parametrisation and acceptance.
7. Operate first-level support on time management tools, train new users and manage ticketing queues in line with SLAs.
8. Prepare and deliver periodic reporting and dashboards for HR, accounting and management; provide post-payroll reports to Finance and Controlling.

1. 3–5 years’ experience in payroll production and time & attendance management (GA and GTA).
2. Proven experience managing a large payroll portfolio (approximately 350+ pays).
3. Practical knowledge of French payroll legislation, social declarations (DSN) and interactions with URSSAF/DGFIP.
4. Proficiency with payroll software (ADP preferred) and a time & attendance system (GTA).
5. Advanced Excel skills for controls and reporting.
6. Strong analytical mindset, excellent stakeholder relation skills and customer-service orientation.
7. Fluency in English (good working knowledge) and the ability to prioritise effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment.

1. ADP
2. GTA (time & attendance systems)
3. Excel
4. DSN
5. Knowledge of URSSAF
6. DGFIP

3–5 years of hands-on experience in payroll and time & attendance operations within a shared-services or multi‑brand environment, including management of a large payroll portfolio (≈350+ pays) and interaction with external social agencies.

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting or related field (BTS/DUT, Licence/Bachelor or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience in payroll.

Kering fosters a collaborative, creative and sustainability-oriented workplace that supports its maisons while promoting inclusion and professional development. The shared-services environment emphasises cross-functional cooperation, technical excellence and continuous process improvement.