Technical Lead, Development – Payroll/HR

EXCO

. Act as the highest-level technical 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 management, social security legislation, and payroll software platforms while effectively leading teams and contributing to business development initiatives. Possesses strong communication and teaching skills to enhance the professional development of payroll administrators.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll Management ExperienceExpert Knowledge of Employment LegislationPayroll Software ProficiencyBusiness Development SkillsInfluential Leadership

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Hard Skills

Payroll ManagementSocial Security ReportingURSSAF Audit ProceduresCollective Bargaining AgreementsPayroll Software (Silae, Sage, Cegid)

Soft Skills

Teaching SkillsCustomer-Service OrientationDiplomacyAttention to DetailReliability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Payroll ManagementMaster’s Degree in Human ResourcesBTS/DUT Qualification

Industry Keywords

Accounting FirmMulti-Collective-Agreement EnvironmentPayroll ProcessingHR ServicesClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the highest-level technical reference for payroll, HR, and social security reporting matters
Monitor social and regulatory developments and provide teams with actionable summaries
Review and make decisions on complex or high-risk cases
Oversee the quality and reliability of the firm’s payroll processing
Design and distribute standardized internal tools, templates, and procedures
Represent EXCO AVEC on the EXCO network’s payroll committee
Contribute to the payroll and HR department’s business development activities, including tenders, commercial proposals, and client or prospect meetings
Identify opportunities for additional payroll and HR services
Represent the firm before external partners on payroll and HR matters
Contribute to the development of the payroll and HR service offering
Monitor the payroll department’s workload and alert the partners in the event of an imbalance
Recommend scheduling and case-allocation adjustments
Contribute to ongoing training and the professional development of payroll administrators
Participate in recruiting payroll administrators by providing technical expertise
Maintain a portfolio of technically complex payroll accounts and participate in payroll and social security contribution audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s to Master’s degree in payroll management, human resources, or a related field
A BTS/DUT qualification combined with significant relevant experience will also be considered
At least 5 years of payroll management experience
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 asset
Expert knowledge of employment and social security 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 platforms (Silae, Sage, Cegid, etc.)
Good understanding of business development and client relationship management in an accounting firm
Influential leadership skills and the ability to build consensus without direct managerial authority
Strong teaching skills and the ability to communicate technical knowledge effectively
Customer-service orientation and an interest in business development
Diplomacy and the ability to work with multiple partners
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to prioritize during peak periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

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