HR Administration & Payroll Manager

About the role

An international organization, represented by its client, is looking for an experienced HR Administration and Payroll Manager to oversee HR administration and payroll operations. The role ensures compliance with local labor regulations and internal policies, combining operational excellence, team leadership and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR administration, including employee records and documentation, and ensure compliance with labor legislation and social regulations.
• Manage the employee lifecycle: contracts, amendments, leave, disciplinary procedures and exit processes, and coordinate with external stakeholders and authorities.
• Supervise payroll preparation and validation, ensuring accurate data on variable pay, attendance, leave, overtime and deductions, and oversee mandatory social and payroll declarations.
• Coordinate with Finance for timely salary processing and reporting.
• Prepare and analyze HR and payroll reports and dashboards, monitor workforce indicators and identify risks and process improvements.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and operational improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the HR Administration and Payroll team, allocate workloads, monitor performance and guide complex employee administration cases.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Labor Law or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in HR Administration and Payroll.
• Proven managerial or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Moroccan Labor Law and social legislation.
• Fluent French with a good command of English.

Required skills

• Solid expertise in payroll processes, social declarations and HR administration.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Leadership, organizational and analytical skills, integrity and discretion, and stakeholder management.