Sr. Analyst, Global Payroll (EU/FR)

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Analyst, Global Payroll to support and execute payroll operations across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. This role requires deep expertise in global payroll processes, with a strong emphasis on France payroll compliance. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion HCM, ActivPay, and ADP Celergo, and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You’ll be the subject matter expert for France payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting - while also collaborating with external vendors for other countries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines hands-on France payroll expertise with a strong understanding of global payroll complexities.

What You’ll Do:

France Payroll Responsibility:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for France payroll, ensuring full compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Manage end-to-end France payroll processing, including DSN (Déclaration Sociale Nominative) submissions.
• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of social contributions (URSSAF), income tax (PAS), and statutory benefits.
• Oversee compliance with France-specific requirements such as paid leave accruals, RTT, 13th month payments, and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Partner with local stakeholders and vendors to stay current on legislative changes impacting payroll.
• Support audits and ensure proper documentation for all France payroll activities.
• Partner with HR and Finance to align monthly close, accruals, and reporting.

Global Payroll Responsibility:

• Independently manage and process payroll across multiple global entities (EMEA, APAC, Americas), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to support international employee populations and maintain payroll accuracy.
• Coordinate with third-party payroll vendors across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas; act as the primary point of contact and manage vendor performance and SLA adherence.
• Validate vendor outputs, ensure data accuracy, and resolve complex global payroll issues.
• Reconcile global payroll results, validate general ledger (GL) files, and coordinate approvals with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure complete and accurate integration of payroll inputs and outputs between Oracle
• Fusion HCM and third-party payroll platforms (ActivPay, ADP Celergo).
• Support integration and implementation of payroll systems, enhancements, and process improvements globally.
• Support all global statutory filings, year-end reporting, and compliance requirements in each jurisdiction.
• Independently manage and process payroll across multiple global entities (EMEA, APAC, Americas), ensuring compliance and timeliness.
• Provide high-quality support to employees and internal stakeholders on payroll matters globally.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of France payroll experience, including full ownership of end-to-end processing and statutory filings.
• Hands-on experience running payroll via Oracle Fusion HCM (essential).
• Global payroll experience (e.g., EMEA, APAC, Americas) and vendor coordination.
• Strong understanding of France statutory pay schemes.
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in French (written and verbal) required

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