Payroll Administrator - Europe

*Please submit all Resumes in English*

Job Description 

The Payroll Administrator - Europe will be a local representative of the Payroll Department supporting Abercrombie & Fitch stores in France.  In this role, the Payroll Administrator supports payroll and compliance processes and procedures and will research and resolve any issues in accordance with local laws in addition to providing customer support to store associates.  This position will report directly to one of A&F’s Payroll Leads based in Paris (France).

This job is located at our regional office in Paris, France.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Facilitate the collection and processing of documentation as required by company policy and local regulations.  This would include, but is not limited to: bank documents, social insurance, tax and other identification documentation required for compliance and payroll processing
• Audit assigned country payrolls insuring compliance with local company policy and statutory requirements
• Partner with Home Office payroll auditors insuring accurate & timely payrolls
• Assist in filing for statutory payments and reporting to the local governmental agencies, insuring timely delivery (i.e. year end, sick leave, termination certificates, statistical reporting, surveys)
• Provide customer service, in conjunction with store management, resolving store associates’ payroll related questions, communicating via email and phone
• Supports Home Office with research on local laws, customs, cultural initiatives, and transition for expatriates moving into multiple countries
• Partners with other departments on related projects as needed
• Assist with various Human Resources related administrative tasks as needed

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Completed Bachelor's degree or relevant experience. 
• Excellent level of French
• Ideally proficient in country laws pertaining to payroll, such as taxability, work rules and governmental reporting
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to research and resolve problems with very minimal turnaround time
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of basic HR processes and employment laws in at least one country preferred

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive bonus program
• Annual companywide review process
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER