International Payroll Specialist- French Speaker

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We are looking for an International Payroll Specialist- French Speaker! Join our dedicated international payroll team and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across multiple countries. In this role, you’ll primarily support payroll operations for several entities across Europe and South Africa, partnering closely with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.

You’ll thrive here if you’re detail-oriented, comfortable juggling priorities in a dynamic environment, and motivated by continuous process improvement. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working across Finance, HR, People Operations, Audit, Compliance, and with business leaders globally to support our strategic roadmap.

This position is Hybrid, in Europe. Preferably NL but other locations where IDEXX operates are possible What You’ll Do

· Process, audit, and reconcile international payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on time delivery

· Partner with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payroll reporting

· Coordinate payroll approval & payment instructions with the Finance team

· Prepare monthly payroll GL journal, accrual reports, and month-end closing reporting activities

· Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, collective labor agreements, and company policies

· Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries

· Support internal and external audits

· Provide payroll data and insights to support HR and cross-functional projects

What You Will Need To Succeed

· 3+ years of experience in an international payroll or payroll/accounting environment

· Hands-on experience processing European payrolls, with strong knowledge of payroll regulations, compliance, and tax laws

· Strong expertise in French payroll and labor law

· Experience working with outsourced payroll providers

· Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders

· Ability to work independently, accurately, and meet tight deadlines

· Fluency in French and English (written and verbal)

· Strong ownership mindset and accountability for payroll processes

· Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, macros, etc.)

· Ability to manage shifting priorities and solve problems effectively

· Willingness to learn, adapt, and give/receive feedback constructively.

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together!

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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