Technical Lead – Development, Payroll/HR Division

EXCO

. Serve as the highest-level technical point of contact 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, employment legislation, and social security reporting, while effectively managing complex payroll accounts and contributing to business development initiatives. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills to train and influence teams in a multi-collective-agreement environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert Knowledge Of Employment LegislationSocial Security Reporting (DSN)Payroll Software Solutions (Silae, Sage, Cegid)Business Development And Client Relationship ManagementTechnical Supervision And Training

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdministrationSocial Security ReportingURSSAF Audit ProceduresCollective Bargaining AgreementsPayroll Account Management

Soft Skills

Influential LeadershipStrong Teaching SkillsCustomer-Service OrientationDiplomacyAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

SilaeSageCegid

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Payroll AdministrationMaster’s Degree In Human ResourcesBTS/DUT In Related Field

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProductionHR ReportingMulti-Collective-Agreement EnvironmentBusiness DevelopmentPayroll And Social Services Offering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the highest-level technical point of contact for payroll, HR and social security reporting matters
Monitor employment and regulatory developments and provide teams with practical summaries
Review and arbitrate complex or high-risk cases
Oversee the quality and reliability of the firm’s payroll production
Design and distribute standardized internal tools, templates and procedures
Represent EXCO AVEC on the EXCO network’s payroll commission
Contribute to the Payroll/HR division’s business development
Respond to tenders and present payroll and social services to clients and prospects
Identify opportunities to develop additional payroll and HR engagements
Represent the firm with external partners
Contribute to the development of the payroll and social services offering
Monitor the payroll department’s workload and alert the partners as needed
Recommend scheduling and client-file allocation decisions
Contribute to ongoing training and the professional development of payroll specialists
Participate in the recruitment of payroll specialists 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 administration, human resources or a related field
A completed BTS/DUT combined with significant relevant experience will also be considered
At least 5 years of 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 employment 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 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 manage priorities during peak workloads

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalized, welcoming and people-focused onboarding program
Training 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 work organization, including the possibility of remote work
Social events throughout the year: company conventions, after-work events, food trucks, quiz rooms and escape games