Bac+2 Mention Complémentaire Gestionnaire de Paie.

Payroll Management — complementary qualification (Mention Complémentaire)

The Mention Complémentaire Gestionnaire de Paie is a Bac+2-level qualification preparing students for careers in the Management & Administration sector. The programme is delivered at Enerlab Academy in Asnières-sur-Seine, 15 minutes from central Paris.

LevelBac+2

Duration1 year

FormatWork-study · Initial

Volume800 h

RecognitionState diploma

Programme overview

Over one year, through work-study (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract) or initial training, the curriculum combines lectures, hands-on workshops, and in-company placements/projects. Work-study arrangements are fully funded by the employer (OPCO), with a minimum statutory monthly salary guaranteed.

Upon completion, graduates enter the job market quickly thanks to Enerlab Academy's network of over 500 partner companies in the Île-de-France region, or go on to pursue higher education.

Programme objectives

Goals of the programme:

Master the full payroll management process
Understand current employment and social legislation
Manage relationships with social security and welfare bodies
Analyse a company's social and HR data
Develop expertise in labour law

Admission & prerequisites

Required prerequisites and selection procedure:

BTS Comptabilité et Gestion
BTS Gestion de la PME
Bac+2 in management or accounting
Professional experience in payroll
Admission by application and motivational interview

Detailed programme

Detailed teaching content:

Module	Year 1	Year 2	Coef.
Gestion de la paie	Éléments de rémunération Cotisations sociales Calcul des indemnités	Établir les bulletins de paie Calculer les charges sociales Gérer les déclarations sociales	—
Droit du travail	Contrats de travail Durée du travail Congés et absences	Appliquer la réglementation Gérer les contrats Respecter les obligations légales	—
Relations sociales	Institutions représentatives Négociation collective Conflits du travail	Communiquer avec les IRP Participer aux négociations Gérer les conflits sociaux	—
Gestion administrative	Déclarations sociales Gestion des dossiers Archivage et traçabilité	Établir les déclarations sociales Organiser l'archivage Assurer la conformité	—

Skills acquired

Operational skills developed:

Career outcomes

Direct access to qualified positions on the market.

Payroll Officer Payroll and HR Administration Manager Payroll-Specialist HR Assistant Payroll Management Consultant Payroll Technician in an accounting firm

Salaries & sectors

Average gross annual salary

Junior (0–2 years)

24 000 – 28 000 € / year

Experienced (3–5 years)

28 000 – 33 000 € / year

Senior (5+ years)

38 000 – 48 000 € / year

Sources: APEC, France Travail, INSEE 2024 — gross annual salaries in Île-de-France.

Hiring sectors

SMEs / mid-cap (general admin, HR, accounting)

Accounting firms

Administrative & Financial Directorate (CFO)

Outsourced payroll & HR services

Executive assistance (large corporations)

Public administration (city halls, ministries)

Law firms (paralegal & assistance)

Non-profits & public sector (budget management)

Sessions 2026-2027

Fall intake

September 2026 start

Applications until 30 Sept 2026 · late entry until 30 Nov 2026

Winter intake

18 January 2027 start

Enrolments until 31 Jan 2027 (or until seats fill) · late entry until 28 Feb 2027

Bac+2 Mention Complémentaire Gestionnaire de Paie.