Payroll and HR support

Outsource your payroll and HR processes with complete peace of mind and security.
“Our teams offer you comprehensive, bespoke support, as well as assurance of regulatory compliance, to free your HR teams from administrative burdens and safeguard your processes”

Our expertise

Human resources management in SMEs, national and international groups

A comprehensive, bespoke solution to manage your payroll and support you in managing your human resources with complete confidence.

Payroll and social security management has become a strategic priority for businesses: regulatory complexity, digitalisation, compliance requirements, data protection… SMEs and international groups alike are looking for a reliable, responsive and expert partner.

Ad Astra offers a comprehensive range of payroll and HR support services, based on:

  • A dedicated manager within an experienced team,
  • A robust and secure payroll and HRIS solution,
  • Well-managed and compliant processes,
  • Tailored support adapted to your organisation.

Our clients come to us in a variety of situations:

  • Full outsourcing of payroll and social security declarations,
  • Support for foreign companies setting up in France,
  • Compliance audits or optimisation of internal procedures,
  • Management of outsourced HR processes,
  • Support for the transformation of payroll and HR management.

Our approach combines a hands-on approach, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

We support you over the long term with scalable solutions tailored to your growth challenges.

Your benefits

01

Secure your payroll

Accurate payroll processing thanks to our expertise, quality controls and high-performance payroll and HRIS tools
02

Save time

Free your teams from a technical, ever-changing and risky task, and focus on your HR and management priorities
03

Get personalised support

Enjoy the support of a dedicated, responsive contact person backed by an English-speaking team well-versed in the needs of international clients
04

Stay on top of your payroll obligations

Integrated regulatory monitoring, declaration management, assistance with URSSAF audits, etc

Our services

Payroll and administrative management outsourcing

• Preparation of payslips and social security declarations (DSN, payroll taxes),
• Processing of complex payroll cases: expatriates, share options, transactions,
• Administrative follow-up: new hires/departures, IJSS, reporting, BDESE, gender equality.

International payroll

• Managing registrations with French social security funds,
• Coordinating with the group’s HR teams,
• Multilingual reporting and explaining local regulations.

Payroll audit and processes

• Payroll compliance audit,
• Review and optimisation of internal procedures,
• Training for internal payroll teams.

Monitoring and social controls

• Regulatory monitoring and alerts on key developments,
• Preparation for and support during URSSAF audits,
• Management of disputes with social security bodies.

Payroll processing

• Assistance in selecting a payroll tool or service provider,
• Support with switching tools or outsourcing,
• Process structuring and documentation.

Our commitments

When you choose Ad Astra, you’re choosing quality, a local service and peace of mind
  • Industry expertise: An experienced team with in-depth knowledge of sector-specific and regulatory requirements
  • Data security: Rigorous tools and procedures ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance
  • Flexibility and responsiveness: A scalable solution that adapts to your business’s growth
  • Personalised support: A dedicated account manager and a backup to ensure continuity and responsiveness

business case

A subsidiary of an international group
Context

Outsourcing of payroll, liaising with 10 contacts in France and worldwide, and producing reports in English.

Work performed
  • Implementation of procedures for centralising information,
    Implementation of the various reports required by the group,
  • Production of payroll and related declarations,
  • Assisting the client in understanding payroll in France.
Results
  • Strong relationship with the group,
  • Understanding of the specificities of the French market,
  • Secure payroll processing.

business case

Group in the property sector
Context

The client wished to undertake a review of its payroll processes, which it intends to supplement with a regulatory audit in order to ensure the quality of the payroll.

Work performed

Payroll function review:

  • Conducting interviews,
  • Documenting processes, benchmarking and identifying best practices in payroll and HR administration,
  • Assessing risk areas, and identifying existing control points as well as those requiring improvement or optimisation,
  • Making recommendations and prioritising actions.

Compliance audit:

  • Selection of a sample of employees,
  • Payroll audit,
  • Conclusions and prioritisation of actions.
Results
  • Risk mitigation,
  • Unified processing,
  • Guaranteed compliance.

business case

Fast-growing SME – 50 employees
Context

Payroll outsourcing, administrative staff management and support for human resources management.

Work performed
  • Ongoing management of payroll and related declarations, day-to-day support,
  • Handling of employee onboarding, contracts and social security registrations,
  • Maintenance and updating of mandatory legal records, monitoring compliance with legal obligations, and maintenance of personnel files.
Results
  • HR continuity guaranteed,
  • Compliance with best practices,
  • Freeing up time for internal teams.