Technical Lead, Development – Payroll/HR Practice

EXCO

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge in payroll management, social security legislation, and auditing procedures, while effectively leading teams and managing client relationships in a multi-collective-agreement environment.

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Expert Knowledge Of Employment LegislationPayroll Management ExperienceTechnical Manager ExperiencePayroll Software Solutions ProficiencyBusiness Development Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ManagementSocial Security ReportingURSSAF Audit ProceduresCollective Bargaining AgreementsTechnical TrainingPayroll Software SolutionsOperational Summary DevelopmentCase Review And ArbitrationQuality Monitoring Of Payroll ProcessingProposal Presentation

Soft Skills

Influential LeadershipEffective CommunicationCustomer-Service OrientationDiplomacyMeticulousness

Tools & Technologies

SilaeSageCegid

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProcessingSocial Services PracticeAccounting FirmMulti-Collective-Agreement EnvironmentTechnical Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the highest-level technical point of reference for payroll, HR and social security reporting matters
Monitor social and regulatory developments and provide teams with an operational summary
Review and arbitrate 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 business development of the social services practice
Respond to requests for proposals and present payroll/social services offerings to clients and prospects
Identify opportunities for additional social services engagements
Represent the firm to 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 decisions
Contribute to continuing education and the professional development of payroll administrators
Participate in recruiting payroll administrators by providing technical expertise
Maintain a portfolio of technically complex payroll accounts
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 experience in payroll management
Significant experience in an accounting firm or a multi-collective-agreement environment
Significant experience as a technical manager, subject-matter expert or internal trainer is a strong advantage
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 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
Meticulousness, reliability and the ability to prioritize during periods of high workload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tailored, welcoming and people-focused onboarding program
Training sessions and regulatory update meetings
€9 meal vouchers, with 60% employer contribution
Profit-sharing agreement
Flexible working arrangements, including remote work
Social events throughout the year: conventions, after-work gatherings, food trucks, quiz rooms and escape games