Head Payroll & Time Management Unit

Head Payroll & Time Management Unit

ESRF – European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Grenoble, France

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

CONTEXT & JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Director of Administration, you will manage the team in charge of payroll including the recording of all personnel elements required in the payroll system, the time and absence management and various other activities linked with Human Resources.

As such, your main responsibilities will be as follows:

• Manage and guarantee the reliability of the payroll and social charges every month;
• Manage and coordinate the activities of the unit team:
  • collect, enter variable payroll items (for example transport removal and installation allowances, shifts, retirement indemnities), prepare, calculate, monitor and analyse payroll;
  • Establish social declarations, URSSAF and DSN processing, manage social charges and declarations including Mutuelle, Prevoyance;
  • Manage Time and Absence procedures and links with payroll and other reporting tools;
  • Perform other administrative duties (visitors management).
• Ensure compliance of the payroll and the time management with law, agreements existing within the company;
• Follow up of payroll and time management processes and administrate the data of the information systems for the payroll and time management activities;
• Liaise with finance service for budget issues and closing of accounts, calculate year-end provisions;
• Prepare and report on staff remuneration and other Personnel Costs data (DM, CSE, French Administration, EU and other Grants, Internal and External Auditors, Governing bodies, etc.);
• Be the privileged interlocutor for time and payroll management settings;
• Contribute and/or lead projects to improve the HR information system.

EXPECTED PROFILE

• Higher University degree (Master II or equivalent) in human resources management (Master, MSc, DESS Diploma, Licenciatura, Laurea or equivalent);
• 5 years of professional experience minimum in the field of HR activities-payroll and time management;
• 3 years’ experience minimum in team management;
• Team spirit, structure, listening and communication skills, ability to build and maintain effective relationship with Directors, staff, stakeholders and HR suppliers;
• Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF) and good knowledge of French.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

1. Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries;
2. Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges;
3. Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe’s Green Capital 2022;
4. Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life;
5. Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble.

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html.

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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