HR Payroll Assistant (M/F) – reference: 1128

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school that awards degrees to engineers, master’s students and PhD candidates following academic programmes based on the latest developments in science and technology and on best management practices.

As a member of the Groupe des Écoles Centrales (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality education for highly selected students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has over 2,250 students, 500 staff members and 600 part-time staff.

Job description:

The Office of International Relations oversees the day-to-day management of incoming and outgoing student mobility, various programs, and international projects.

As a temporary replacement, you will report to the department head. Your primary responsibility will be to promote international master’s programs and recruit prospective international students.

Your responsibilities

• Process international student recruitment applications from application to admission

• Participate in the administrative and financial management of the incoming student mobility unit for international programs

• Update dashboards and generate reports from administrative and financial information systems

• Provide logistical support for department activities and events

• Participate in communication initiatives

Skills:

• Ability to manage your workload within a tight schedule and a complex management framework

• Ability to implement a quality assurance process

• English: A2

Required Qualities:

• Attention to detail

• Reliability

• Interpersonal skills

Required qualifications: You hold a BTS/DUT degree in secretarial studies or administrative management. Entry-level candidates are welcome.

What we offer:

• 1-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract employees

• Category B – Research Technician

• Full-time position – based in Nantes

• Flexible hours

• Adjustable work schedules (option to work 4.5 days)

• RTT + additional leave

• Health insurance and retirement plan

• Remote work possible

• Remote work allowance

• Free parking

• 75% transportation reimbursement

• Sustainable mobility bonus (for biking or carpooling)

Compensation: according to the French civil service pay scales

Position available: June 2026

HR Contact: Louane ALLAIN

Manager Contact: Anne-Laure FREMONDIERE

This job posting uses terms such as “candidate,” “engineer,” “manager,” etc. These titles should be understood as gender-neutral and apply to both men and women.

Centrale de Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In accordance with our institution’s CSR commitments, this position is open to all.