Senior Payroll Officer

Matchgroup
Paris, France
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with French payroll expertise who prioritize in-office collaboration and cross-functional adaptability.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of French payroll experience and a background in European HR administration
    — “Bringing a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in French payroll.”
  • Professionals who thrive in team-driven environments and can manage employee lifecycle events
    — “Managing end-to-end administrative processes for employee lifecycle events, including personalized 1:1 onboarding for new joiners.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office presence for 3 days per week despite some remote flexibility
    — “we work together IRL in our office 3 days/week.”
  • Candidates must be proficient in English, which is a core requirement for the role
    — “Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing payroll across multiple entities or countries in your resume and interview responses
    — “manage the payroll of employees across various entities of the Match Group operating in this region.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to organize and prioritize complex payroll tasks with clear examples
    — “Proven ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and plan tasks.”
  • Emphasize your communication skills and how you maintain clarity and trust with employees
    — “Building trust and maintaining regular communication with employees to ensure clarity.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manages semi-outsourced payroll process
  • manages HR administration
  • manages end-to-end administrative processes for employee lifecycle events
Typical background
5+ years of hands-on experience in French payroll

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll ManagementHR AdministrationEmployee Lifecycle EventsCommunication

Preferred

Equity Plans ManagementCross-functional CollaborationWorkday KnowledgeSOX Audit Requirements

Stack & domain

PayrollHR AdministrationEmployee Lifecycle EventsOnboardingEquity PlansCross-functional CollaborationWorkdaySOX Audit RequirementsEuropean Payroll ManagementAdaptabilityDetail-orientedOrganizationPrioritizationPlanningHuman ResourcesFinance

About the role

Original posting from Matchgroup via Lever

Know where you belong!

Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, The League, HER, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn’t stop at our products - it’s the foundation of every team we hire.

When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life (IRL). We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL in our office 3 days/week.

Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match-Meetic, PlentyOfFish, Okcupid, The League, Archer, Salams and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn’t stop at our products - it’s the foundation of every team we hire.

As the true partner of the Payroll & Personnel Administration Manager for Europe, you will work within a French and European scope (7 countries) and manage the payroll of employees (300 employees) across various entities of the Match Group operating in this region (Meetic, Match, Tinder, Hinge, etc.).

Fully integrated into the European Human Resources team, the role is based in Paris, does not require travel, and allows up to 2 days of remote work per week.

Role overview:

  • Performing semi-outsourced payroll process : collecting, entering and verifying all variable payroll elements (all type of absences, overtime, bonuses, on-call duties, etc)
  • Managing HR administration for Europe and acting as a backup for French administration.
  • Managing end-to-end administrative processes for employee lifecycle events, including personalized 1:1 onboarding for new joiners.
  • Building trust and maintaining regular communication with employees to ensure clarity.

When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life. We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together in our office located at 53 rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris.

Must-Have ::

  • Bringing a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in French payroll.
  • Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English.
  • Highly adaptable with a keen eye for detail.
  • Proven ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and plan tasks.

Nice-to-Have::

  • Experience managing equity plans.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration
  • Knowledge of Workday.
  • Familiarity with SOX audit requirements.
  • Experience in European or international payroll management.

What’s the team like?:

  • We’re a HR team of 11 people based in Paris.
  • Within this HR team, the Payroll sub-team is made up of 2 dedicated members.

Why Match Group?

Work on products that impact millions, collaborating with global and diverse teams, shaping relationships and connections worldwide.

Access premium healthcare, mental health support, and emergency leaves.

Benefit from a healthy work-life balance in a flexible and welcoming environment.

Enjoy a modern office, close to transport and amenities.

Access lunch vouchers and a discounted ClassPass subscription.

Grow through e-learning, conferences, knowledge-sharing sessions, continuous learning programs, and global career opportunities 

Join regular social events like breakfasts, lunches, and apéros.

Use our products for free.

Match Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our group.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.

Source: Matchgroup careers (Lever)

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