Job Opportunities API

[https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/fc964a19-e84c-4cf0-aa52-768667eee898/7580efc7-44c8-4ef9-85ea-6351fd8aa541/1%20-%20About%20Us.png] Akur8 is a fast-growing InsurTech scale-up on a mission to help insurers make better decisions, faster. Our SaaS platform turns complex risk data into clear, transparent insights, enabling teams to price risk accurately today and anticipate claims tomorrow. Powered by advanced analytics and transparent machine learning, Akur8 brings speed, reliability, and clarity to critical insurance decisions — developed by multidisciplinary teams in product, engineering, and actuarial expertise. Recognized globally, Akur8 has been featured in: - CB Insights’ Insurtech 50 (2025) - CNBC’s InsurTech Top 150 (2025) - InsurTech100 Global Insurtech Top 100 (2025) - Professional Equality Index 97/100 (2025) With 40+ nationalities across 8 global offices, we serve 320+ clients across 4 continents — scaling rapidly in mature insurance markets. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, assessing all applications fairly based on skills, experience, and potential. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are core to who we are. [https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/fc964a19-e84c-4cf0-aa52-768667eee898/043626b1-d64b-49b9-8571-cb9d2d68de0e/2%20-%20Role.png] As Akur8 continues to expand globally, we're looking for a Payroll & Admin Manager with a strong expertise in multi-country payroll and HR operations to join our People Team and take ownership of our payroll operations across all our offices worldwide (France, Canada, USA, UK, Japan, Italy, Germany, Spain and growing). This position reports directly to our Chief People Officer. You will be the go-to expert for all things payroll. On one hand, you will oversee French payroll operations entirely in-house (126 employees), ensuring full compliance with local labor law and social legislation. On the other hand, you will act as the central point of contact with our external payroll providers in our international offices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all entities (102 employees). As a Payroll & Admin Manager, your main responsibilities will include : Payroll - Own and oversee end-to-end payroll operations for all entities: France (Payfit), USA (Justworks), Canada, Japan, Italy, Germany & UK (external accounting firm) ; - Review and validate payroll inputs ; - Ensure all social and statutory declarations are filed accurately and on time ; - Coordinate with external payroll providers, and benefits vendors across all geographies ; - Monitor payroll-related compliance and stay updated on changes in labor law and tax regulations across jurisdictions ; - Partner closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate payroll accounting entries and smooth budget monitoring. Team Management - Manage, coach, and develop two direct reports: a Payroll & HR Admin Officer based in Paris and a Payroll & HR Admin Officer based in Montreal ; - Organize workload, set priorities, and ensure consistency of processes across the two offices ; - Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive cases handled by the team. HR Administration - Oversee admin processes for the full employee lifecycle from onboarding, to offboarding, across all entities ; - Ensure data integrity across all HR systems and tools across the full employee lifecycle ; - Oversee employee benefits selection and administration across all geographies (health insurance, meal vouchers, retirement, commute benefits, etc.) ; - Coordinate with HR, external legal and compliance advisors as needed ; Process & Projects - Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to ensure scalability as Akur8 continues to grow ; - Support HRIS optimization and data quality initiatives in close collaboration with other members of the People team. - Contribute to internal audits, compliance reviews, and admin