Human Resources & Payroll Manager (M/F)

Application deadline 31/01/2026 | Position to be filled from January/February 2026.

Who are we?

Institute for Advanced Studies in National Defence

The Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN) is a national public administrative body under the supervision of the Prime Minister and, more specifically, of the Secrétariat général à la défense et à la sécurité nationale (SGDSN).

The Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN) prepares leaders from all spheres of activity to assume the highest responsibilities by developing their understanding of national defence and security issues, their knowledge of related public policies, their perception of the interplay of players involved in their implementation, and their aptitude for strategic thinking. The training provided as part of the national session is designed to enable all students to grasp from the outset the cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary, interministerial, European and international dimensions of defence and security issues through a common foundation and in-depth study of 5 major areas (Armament and the Defence Economy, Economic Defence and Security, Maritime Issues and Strategies, Defence Policy, Digital Sovereignty and Cybersecurity).

The IHEDN, working to build and disseminate a common defence culture, helps to forge lasting links between senior public and private, civilian and military officials.

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Office, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for :

  • welcoming staff and ensuring that their administrative files are properly kept,
  • draw up administrative and legal documents relating to the individual careers of staff (recruitment, contract renewals, promotions, terminations, unemployment benefits, pensions, etc.),
  • control and monitoring of leave and time savings accounts,
  • legal monitoring and implementation of human resources regulations,
  • monthly payroll processing in liaison with the school's accounting agency,
  • declaration of social security contributions,
  • participate in the management of social action (preventive medicine, collective catering, leisure activities, etc.) and in drawing up the single social report,
  • take part in monitoring the professional interview campaign,
  • helping to draft procedures and set up dashboards.

Expected skills

Knowing how to be

  • Versatility,
  • Team spirit,
  • Ability to listen and dialogue,
  • Reactivity,
  • Rigour.

Know-how

  • Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel),
  • Respect procedures,
  • Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities,
  • Giving an account.

Knowledge

  • General Civil Service Regulations,
  • HR texts and regulations,
  • HRIS in practice.

Profile required

Open to permanent and contract employees

See the advert on the civil service portal

or apply to recrutement@ihedn.fr