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:

As part of a temporary replacement role, you will join the Human Resources Department (HRD), a team of 14 staff members. You will be based in the payroll unit and will work in tandem with an experienced administrator.

You will be primarily responsible for the administrative management and payroll of temporary staff, whilst also assisting with the monitoring of sick leave management.

Your responsibilities

Management of adjunct lecturers

You will oversee the entire process of managing temporary staff, from recruitment to remuneration:

• Coordinate recruitment campaigns in conjunction with the teaching departments

• Manage HR matters, prepare and monitor payroll

• Inform and support temporary staff throughout their employment

• Produce and monitor dashboards

Sick Leave Management

Working alongside the HR teams, you will assist with the administrative tracking of sick leave, long-term sick leave (CLD), medical leave (CLM), and general medical leave (GM):

• Track sick leave in collaboration with HR assistants

• Liaise with the payroll department to ensure that cases are processed correctly

Skills:

• Proficiency in office software, particularly Microsoft Office

• Ability to organize work and manage priorities

• Ability to report on and track tasks

Required Qualities:

• Sense of confidentiality

• Diligence and reliability

• Adaptability

• Teamwork

Required qualifications: You hold a two-year degree in human resources or administrative management; entry-level candidates are welcome.

What we offer:

• 6-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract employees

• Category A – Assistant Engineer

• 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: Mouhamed GUEYE

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.