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Head of Payroll Shared Services - France

Lyon, France
Gentilly, France
Regular Posté le   Oct. 01, 2025 Expire le   Oct. 15, 2025
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Job title: Head of Payroll Shared Services - France

  • Location: Paris or Lyon

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical leader dedicated to transforminglivesthrough innovative healthcare solutions. Wepreventdiseaseswithcutting-edge vaccines and providegroundbreakingtreatments to millions worldwide, includingthosefacing rare and debilitating conditions.

About People Services

People Services is the heartbeat of Sanofi's HR operations, committed to deliveringexceptional support to our 20,000 employees in France. Wepartnerwith People & Culture and Digital functions to simplify, harmonize, and automate HR processes, enhancing the employeeexperienceduring crucial moments of theirjourneywith us.

About the role

As a strategic leader, you'llspearhead the transformation of ourpayrolloperations, managing a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) model with the ADP system for over 20,000 annualpayslips. Yourroleis pivotal in guidingourteamsthrough the transition from in-house payroll to a BPO model by January 2026.

Reportingdirectly to the Head of People Services France, you'll drive innovation, ensure compliance, and optimizeourpayrollprocesses to support Sanofi's mission of improvinglivesworldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Guide the management team and T2P teamthrough the BPO transition, fostering a culture of performance and change in their ways of working.

  • PayrollRepresentation: Be the voice of Sanofi Payroll in France, collaborating on key transformation projects and ensuring compliance with local regulations and Sanofi'sCore Model Time to Pay.

  • Performance Optimization: Forge a strong partnership with ADP, implementingcontinuousimprovements to streamlinepayroll and time management processes.

  • End-to-End PayrollManagement:Overseepre-payroll and post-payrollactivities, ensuringaccurate and timelypayroll cycles, from variable element transmission to contribution payments.

About you

Technical Expertise

  • 10+ years of experience in payroll and time management systems, with 5+ years in leadership roles

  • Proficiency in BPO payrollprocesses (ADP system knowledgeis a plus)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solvingskills

  • Comprehensiveunderstanding of end-to-end HR processes

  • Knowledge of data privacyregulations (GDPR, etc.)

Leadership Qualities

  • Strategic visionarywith the ability to anticipate business needs and managetechnical challenges

  • Excellent communicator, adept at translatingcomplex concepts for diverse audiences

  • Collaborative team playerwith an end-to-end mindset

  • Change agent focused on high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction

Education and LanguageSkills

  • Degree or Master's in HR, IT, or relevant field

  • Certifications in HRIS, ADP, or payroll management are advantageous

  • Fluency in French and English

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