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Payroll Manager Europe

Paris, FranceFull-time2026-08-03 → 2026-11-13

Core

Lead end-to-end transformation of Skechers' European payroll operations, standardizing processes and tools across multiple countries while ensuring compliance and team upskilling.

Role type

Senior IC Payroll Manager (Transformation & Operations)

Builds

Harmonized European payroll operating model, standardized processes, and consolidated performance dashboards.

Domain

Human Resources / Payroll / European Labor Law

Required skills

Multi-country payroll transformation leadership, project management, change management, stakeholder management, vendor management, regulatory compliance, team coaching, data analysis

Preferred skills

Master's degree, experience with HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP), advanced project management methodologies

Technologies

ADP, SD Worx, Workday Payroll, SAP, HRIS tools

Responsibilities

Lead European payroll transformation roadmap including tool migrations and outsourcing strategy; Design and implement standardized end-to-end payroll processes across countries; Coach and mentor local payroll teams to improve technical expertise and compliance; Provide strategic oversight of monthly payroll cycles ensuring zero errors and full legal compliance; Manage RFP processes for payroll provider selection and contract negotiation; Build consolidated European dashboards from local data to track KPIs; Act as primary escalation point for complex regulatory cases and cross-country topics.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic mandate