Payroll & Personnel Affairs Specialist

About the role

KOSTAL Morocco, the Moroccan division of a German automotive switch manufacturer, is looking for a Payroll & Personnel Affairs Specialist. The role covers payroll processing, payroll reporting and declarations, and the day-to-day handling of personnel files and employee relations.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, verify and process employee attendance and working hours.
• Manage payroll components such as deductions, bonuses, overtime and other compensation elements.
• Generate payroll reports and ensure timely salary payments.
• Prepare mandatory payroll declarations and reports for governmental authorities.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll activities.
• Maintain and update personnel files, employment contracts and HR databases.
• Monitor probation periods, contract renewals and employee status changes.
• Handle onboarding, offboarding and contract renewal processes.
• Prepare HR documents such as employment certificates, disciplinary letters and salary adjustment letters.
• Serve as the first point of contact for payroll and personnel inquiries and guide employees on compensation, benefits and company regulations.
• Ensure compliance with labor legislation, social security requirements and tax obligations, and support interactions with labor and social security authorities.
• Prepare and execute monthly payroll in line with company policies and legal requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in payroll administration and personnel affairs.
• Fluency in French and Arabic; English is an asset.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Moroccan labor law, payroll regulations, CNSS and tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with payroll and HR management systems such as Sage and SAP.
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication.