Global Payroll Operations Specialist - France

About Rippling Rippling 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 Role As a Global Payroll Operations Specialist for France, you will manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability in a fast-growing environment. You will work closely with EOR HR, Product, and Engineering teams to deliver a high-quality managed payroll service and contribute to the development of scalable global payroll processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing payroll operations for France (filings, payments, compliance)
• Resolving complex payroll and tax issues
• Interacting with French authorities (URSSAF, DGFIP, etc.)
• Collaborating with Product and Engineering to improve payroll systems (features, bugs, compliance)
• Supporting the rollout of a managed payroll offering
• Contributing to process standardization and automation initiatives
• Handling customer tickets and ensuring timely resolution
• Supporting documentation, playbooks, and operational best practices

This 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 operations
• Strong expertise in French payroll regulations (DSN, social contributions, tax filings)
• Experience in a client-facing payroll role (payroll provider, accounting firm, or SaaS environment)
• Ability to manage high volumes of payroll issues with accuracy and efficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel/Google Sheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a high-growth tech or SaaS environment
• Familiarity with payroll automation and process improvement initiatives
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams
• Knowledge of HRIS or integrated payroll systems
• Experience scaling operations or building processes
• Ability to translate operational challenges into product improvements