Hermès Payroll Manager & HR Administrator
- Location
- Le VaudreuilNormandyFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Parfums: Payroll Manager & HR Administrator (Fixed-term) in Le Vaudreuil, Normandy, France until March 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee the complete payroll cycle from employee entry to departure, including data integration, processing of variable elements (absences, bonuses, indemnities), and salary slip verification
- Collect, verify, and manage personnel administration and payroll data with precision to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
- Process and control social declarations (DSN) and communications with social bodies (social security, insurance providers)
- Manage personnel absences including illness, maternity leave, and complex cases impacting payroll calculations
- Handle daily benefit settlements (IJSS) and coordinate with social security and supplemental insurance organizations
- Process and document employee life events (marriage, childcare needs, death, retirement, parental leave, seniority recognition)
- Prepare separation calculations, attestations, contracts, and contract amendments
- Provide cross-functional support to HR managers and team members on payroll expertise, legal compliance, and HR system navigation (GTA, SIRH)
- Contribute to HR process improvements, procedure documentation, payroll system transitions, and internal payroll communications
Qualifications
- Baccalauréat +2 to +3 qualification (BTS or Professional Licence) with specialization in payroll management
- Proficiency in office software and payroll systems
- Thorough knowledge of current payroll regulations and French labor law
- Familiarity with social security legislation and the chemical industries collective agreement
- Ability to interpret and implement negotiated collective agreement provisions
- Capacity to explain technical and legal terminology clearly to non-specialist audiences
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong ethical standards with commitment to discretion and confidentiality
- Methodical, organized, and flexible approach to work
- Demonstrated aptitude for industrial environments and hands-on fieldwork
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated experience in payroll management and personnel administration in a French industrial context is preferred. Familiarity with multi-site payroll operations and complex personnel cases is advantageous.
Education
Baccalauréat +2 to +3 (BTS or Professional Licence) with specialization in payroll management or human resources administration.
Workplace
The role is situated in Le Vaudreuil, Normandy, France — conveniently close to Rouen.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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