Payroll Subject Matter Expert

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Payroll SME – EMEA Focus

Contract Type: Employment Contract
Languages Required: English (fluent), French (intermediate or higher)

We are seeking a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our international payroll team supporting EMEA payroll operations, with a particular focus on France and/or Switzerland. This role offers the opportunity to expand into other EMEA markets over time and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services, ensuring compliance with local legislation and Haleon’s global payroll standards. The role requires basic knowledge of French and the ability to communicate in the language.

In this role you will…  :

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing (monthly, yearly) for assigned EMEA countries, with initial focus on France and/or Switzerland.
• Maintain and update payroll records (Joiners/Leavers/Changes), including payroll master data.
• Handle payroll interface files (import/export) and variable wage components (bonuses, hours, holidays, etc.).
• Administer processing of allowances, deductions, and annual bonus/merit cycles.
• Process monthly and yearly payroll reporting (e.g., Tax Office, Pension Fund), and provide input for Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, local operational controls, and support internal/external audits.
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll-related employee queries.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence.

Why you? 

Qualifications & Skills: 

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of payroll or HR administration experience, preferably in an outsourced/vendor-managed model.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong command of English and French (B1/B2 level or higher).
• understanding of payroll legislation, including international assignees’ payroll.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a team structure.

Preferred:

• Experience in France or Swiss payroll, HR, or Global Mobility.
• Familiarity with Workday or other payroll systems.
• Experience with payroll vendor transitions or change projects.

Why Join Us?

None of us should ever feel like we are standing still. At Haleon, we believe in progress and development. You’ll be part of a team that values dedication and innovation, and you’ll be rewarded with:

• A competitive base salary  
• Contract of employment  
• Annual bonuses that reflect Haleon’s performance  
• Life insurance and pension plan  
• Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible  
• Sports cards (Multisport)  
• Health and wellbeing programmes that take care of you physically and mentally.  
• Pension plan membership and savings programmes  
• Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure  
• Childcare support  
• Recognition programmes that reward incredible contributions  
• Hybrid@Haleon our philosophy to hybrid work 

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