Richemont Payroll Coordinator

Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 13, 2026

Richemont in Paris seeks a Payroll Coordinator (permanent) to manage French payroll, DSN filings and month-end reconciliations.

Overview

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company composed of distinguished maisons in jewellery, watches and luxury accessories. As a global employer, it emphasizes craftsmanship, heritage brands and cross-border collaboration across finance, retail and creative functions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Prepare and execute monthly payroll for employees in accordance with company procedures and French legislation.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of gross-to-net pay, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory contributions.
  • Submit and monitor statutory declarations, social contributions and DSN filings; liaise with URSSAF and other social agencies.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end and year-end payroll close activities and reporting.
  • Manage payroll calendar and deadlines; coordinate with HR, benefits and finance teams to ensure data integrity.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and confidential manner.
  • Collaborate with external payroll providers and auditors; implement process improvements and maintain payroll documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years' demonstrable experience managing French payroll within a corporate or multi-entity environment.
  • Strong knowledge of French payroll legislation, social security contributions and the DSN process.
  • High level of discretion and proven ability to manage confidential employee data.

Skills

Payroll processing and net-to-gross calculations French social contributions and payroll legislation (DSN, URSSAF) Payroll reconciliations and month-end close Employee query management and confidentiality (GDPR awareness) Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) Cross-functional coordination with HR and Finance Continuous process improvement and documentation

Experience

At least three years of hands-on payroll experience, preferably within the French payroll system and in a medium-to-large international company or multi-entity group.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related discipline.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.323 open roles in Paris, including 64 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.740 active listings on Cerulean, 97 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.294 open positions, with 122 posted this week.

Culture

Richemont offers a collegial, detail-oriented environment rooted in luxury craftsmanship and brand stewardship. Teams operate in an international matrix structure, valuing cross-disciplinary collaboration, professional development and rigorous operational standards.

About Cerulean

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