Job Overview

Within the HR team at Maison Goyard’s headquarters, the HR & Payroll Associate supports the department across the responsibilities outlined below. This role has a European scope.

Key responsibilities

Personnel Administration – Europe (France, Monaco, Italy, UK)
- Managing all hiring‑related formalities (employment declarations, employment contracts, health & welfare enrolments, etc.)
- Monitoring key deadlines (end of probation periods, fixed‑term contracts, part‑time arrangements, sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, etc.)
- Drafting contract amendments and various HR letters
- Organising and tracking medical check‑ups (pre‑employment, periodic, return‑to‑work)
Payroll – Europe (France, Monaco, Italy, UK)
France:
- Collecting and checking variable payroll data for the five French entities via the HRIS, and transmitting the information to the external payroll provider
- Managing sick leave and insurance claims
- Preparing end‑of‑contract documents
- Reviewing payslips (two collective bargaining agreements)
- Managing meal voucher orders
Europe (London, Milan, Monaco):
- Collecting and checking variable payroll data via the HRIS for transmission to external payroll providers (one per country)
- Reviewing payslips
HRIS:
- Initiating onboarding processes for new hires
- Entering and updating employee records
- Checking and updating absences recorded in the system
- Implementing the electronic document vault for personnel files
HR Projects:
- Updating personnel administration and payroll procedures
- Contributing to structuring and development projects within the HR function related to payroll, benefits, time management, and other relevant topics

Required qualifications and skills

You have three to five years of experience in a similar role, ideally within multi‑sector environments. You are comfortable working in mid‑sized organisations and can quickly adapt to a family‑owned and entrepreneurial context.

You have an excellent command of office tools, particularly Excel, and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Your professional level of English enables you to interact confidently with external stakeholders, including payroll providers.

Recognised for your rigour, attention to detail, and organisational skills, you are able to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines. You demonstrate discretion and uphold strict confidentiality. Your strong sense of service, especially toward internal clients, along with your reliability and availability, are key assets for succeeding in this role.