Technical & Development Lead – Payroll/HR Practice

EXCO

. Serve as the senior technical point of reference for payroll, HR and social-security reporting matters .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNantes • FranceSenior💰 €40,000 - €45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge in payroll administration, social legislation, and social-security reporting, with a strong focus on client relationship management and business development. Capable of leading and training payroll specialists while managing complex payroll accounts and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Expert Knowledge Of Social LegislationPayroll Administration ExperiencePayroll Software Solutions ProficiencyBusiness Development SkillsInfluential Leadership

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdministrationSocial-Security ReportingURSSAF Audit ProceduresCollective Bargaining AgreementsTechnical SupervisionTraining And DevelopmentCommercial Proposal PreparationClient Relationship ManagementComplex Case ReviewQuality Monitoring

Soft Skills

Teaching SkillsClient-Service OrientationDiplomacyCommunication SkillsReliability

Tools & Technologies

SilaeSageCegid

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Payroll AdministrationMaster’s Degree In Human ResourcesBTS/DUT Qualification

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProcessingSocial-Services OfferingsMulti-Collective-Agreement EnvironmentOperational SummariesEXCO Network

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior technical point of reference for payroll, HR and social-security reporting matters
Monitor social and regulatory developments and share operational summaries with the teams
Review or make decisions on complex or high-risk cases
Monitor the quality and reliability of payroll processing
Design and distribute standardized internal tools, templates and procedures
Represent EXCO AVEC on the EXCO network’s payroll committee
Contribute to the practice’s business development activities
Respond to calls for tender and prepare commercial proposals
Present payroll and social-services offerings to clients and prospects
Identify opportunities for additional social-services assignments
Represent the firm with external partners
Contribute to developing the payroll and social-services offering
Monitor the payroll department’s workload and alert the partners as needed
Recommend scheduling and case-allocation adjustments
Contribute to ongoing training and the development of payroll specialists’ skills
Participate in recruiting payroll specialists by providing technical expertise
Maintain a portfolio of technically complex payroll accounts and participate in payroll and social-contribution audits
Exercise functional authority over payroll specialists without direct line-management responsibility
Act as liaison with partners, key clients, payroll software vendors and social-security agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s to Master’s degree in payroll administration, human resources or a related field
A BTS/DUT qualification combined with significant relevant experience will also be considered
At least 5 years’ experience in payroll administration
Significant experience in an accounting firm or in a multi-collective-agreement environment
Previous experience as a technical supervisor, subject-matter expert or internal trainer is a strong advantage
Expert knowledge of social legislation, social-security reporting (DSN) and URSSAF audit procedures
In-depth knowledge of multiple collective bargaining agreements
Excellent command of one or more payroll software solutions (Silae, Sage, Cegid, etc.)
Good understanding of business development and client relationship management in an accounting firm
Influential leadership and the ability to gain buy-in without direct line authority
Strong teaching skills and the ability to communicate technical knowledge effectively
Client-service orientation and an interest in business development
Diplomacy and the ability to work with multiple partners
Meticulous, reliable and able to manage priorities during peak periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

A tailored, welcoming and people-focused onboarding program
Training sessions and regulatory update meetings
Meal vouchers (€9, with 60% employer contribution)
A profit-sharing scheme
Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of remote work
Social events throughout the year, including company conventions, after-work events, food trucks, quiz rooms and escape games
Compensation to be discussed based on experience and the candidate’s combined technical and commercial expertise