Deputy HR Manager HR Administration & Payroll - Kénitra

Company :

Present since 1997 in Morocco, Manpower Group is a key international player in employment and social integration worldwide. Within the Kingdom of Morocco, we cover the entire territory, from Tangier to Laayoune.

Our teams are trained to support companies in promoting excellence in human capital management: temporary work, fixed-term/permanent contracts, HR Solutions & Engineering, Human Capital Development...

For our temporary employees, we offer a unique experience, including the declaration of 100% of hours worked, the setup of a mutual insurance for all, and personalized support for administrative procedures (banking, CNSS...).

For our candidates, we offer, in line with Manpower Group's global standards, a selection, evaluation, and success support process in their new assignment.

Company culture :

Manpower Agences operates within a highly balanced culture, where collaboration plays a key role in the work environment. The company values close leadership, trust and collective engagement, while placing equal importance on performance and achieving results. This dynamic is supported by a structured organizational approach, promoting rigor, efficiency and quality execution. Openness to innovation further strengthens this balance, supporting adaptability in an evolving market.

Job :

Our client is looking for a Deputy HR Manager to support the HR Manager in managing and supervising HR administration and payroll activities.

The position involves ensuring the smooth management of personnel administration, payroll operations, employee records, social declarations, and compliance with Moroccan labor legislation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervise and coordinate daily HR administration and payroll activities.
• Manage and control payroll inputs, including variable elements, overtime, bonuses, deductions, absences, and other salary components.
• Review and validate payroll calculations to ensure accuracy before final approval.
• Supervise the preparation and submission of CNSS, tax, and other mandatory social declarations.
• Ensure compliance with Moroccan labor law and applicable social regulations.
• Monitor employee contracts, amendments, certificates, disciplinary procedures, leave, absences, and termination documents.
• Ensure employee personnel files are accurate, updated, and properly maintained.
• Monitor attendance, working hours, overtime, leave, and absences.
• Handle and follow up on employee requests related to payroll, contracts, benefits, and HR administration.
• Coordinate with CNSS, labor authorities, insurance companies, and other relevant institutions.
• Support labor inspections, audits, CNSS controls, and other administrative reviews.
• Provide HR and administrative support to management on employment-related matters.
• Handle complex employee relations and administrative issues.
• Supervise, support, and develop the HR administration and payroll team.
• Allocate workloads, monitor team performance, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify payroll and HR administration errors or risks and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards covering headcount, payroll, attendance, absences, overtime, and employee movements.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of employee and payroll information.
• Coordinate with Finance regarding payroll validation, salary payments, and payroll-related costs.
• Coordinate with other HR functions to ensure smooth employee lifecycle management.
• Support the HR Manager in implementing HR policies, procedures, and improvement projects.

Required profile :

Candidate Profile :

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Labor Law, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in HR administration and payroll.
• Significant experience in a similar position such as HR Administration Manager, Payroll Manager, Personnel Administration Manager, HR Administration Supervisor, or Deputy HR Manager.
• Experience in a large-scale and structured environment, preferably within the industrial sector.
• Proven experience in team management and supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Moroccan labor law and social legislation.
• Excellent knowledge of payroll processes, CNSS declarations, social contributions, and payroll taxation.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience dealing with CNSS, Labor Inspectorate, insurance companies, and relevant social institutions.
• Fluent French and good English.

Personal Competencies :

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Highly organized, rigorous, and detail-oriented.
• Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
• Autonomous with good decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage a high volume of HR data and employee records.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in an industrial and multicultural environment.

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Desired personality traits :

Search for new things / novelty Extraversion Need for objectivity Need for autonomy Involvement at work