Payroll and Administration Manager - Rabat

Company :

With over 30 years of experience, the Arrawaj Foundation is a major economic and social player in the microfinance sector. 

Based in Morocco and with over 2,000 employees across more than 260 branches and 15 regions, the Arrawaj Foundation is proud to contribute to the financial inclusion of project holders and micro-entrepreneurs excluded from traditional financing channels by offering them diversified, accessible, adapted, and innovative products and services.

The success of our institution is based on a foundation of core values that inspire the actions of all our employees and guide our relationships with stakeholders:

• Commitment: We are determined together to see things through.
• Respect: To better appreciate each other.
• Ethics: The foundation of our conduct.
• Responsibility: A sense of duty at the heart of our mission.

Join us quickly and give your career a boost! What we offer you: 

• A fair career development policy focused on skills with personalized support.
• Tailor-made training to develop your skills both within our "Talent Academy" center, E-learning platform, or through recognized excellence partners.
• A fair and competitive remuneration policy, focused on individual and collective performance.
• Multi-dimensional social coverage covering life's uncertainties and ensuring your future and that of your children.
• A friendly and stimulating work environment, focused on recognizing initiative. 

Discover the testimony of Ali Waâli, Director of Human Capital at the Arrawaj Foundation in Challenge Maroc magazine by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42DX8OY

Company culture :

Fondation Arrawaj features a culture primarily shaped by innovation, promoting creativity, agility and experimentation to drive impact and transformation. This orientation is strengthened by a competitive dimension, reflecting a strong focus on performance and results. Collaboration and organizational structure further contribute to the overall balance by supporting teamwork, accountability and structured ways of working. The environment appeals to autonomous, committed profiles who thrive in dynamic and evolving contexts.

Job :

Main Missions: 

To lead and supervise all payroll and personnel administration activities within the Human Capital Department. Ensure the reliable, compliant, and optimized production of payslips, social declarations, and administrative management of employee files. Manage the dedicated team, lead continuous improvement and digitalization projects, and actively contribute to the quality of HR services provided to employees and management.

Functional Tasks and Responsibilities: 

1. Payroll and Social Declarations Management and Supervision

• Supervise and validate the collection, control, and entry of variable payroll elements (absences, overtime, bonuses, benefits in kind, deductions, etc.).
• Lead the preparation of payslips, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise the timely transmission of salary payments.
• Ensure the preparation and timely submission of mandatory social declarations (CNSS, CIMR, mutual insurance, taxes, payroll-related tax declarations).
• Manage relationships with social organizations (CNSS, CIMR, mutual insurance, Labor Inspectorate) and handle disputes or complex employee requests.
• Implement and oversee internal controls on payroll processes to limit the risks of errors, anomalies, and fraud.

2. Personnel Administration Management and Team Supervision

• Supervise the complete management of employee administrative files (employment contracts, amendments, certificates, tracking absences and leave, final settlements).
• Lead the administrative onboarding of new hires and the departure process for employees (end-of-contract documents, return of equipment, etc.).
• Ensure the reliable updating of HR databases and the continuous compliance of files with current regulations.
• Supervise, train, develop, and evaluate the Payroll and Administration team: workload distribution, individual performance monitoring, coaching, and skills development.
• Define, update, and enforce internal HR administrative procedures and practical guides for managers and employees.

3. Compliance, Internal Control, and Risk Management

• Ensure the compliance of all payroll and administration processes with current Moroccan legal and regulatory provisions.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits (statutory auditors, labor inspectorate, CNSS controls, HRIS audits, etc.).
• Identify risks related to payroll and personnel administration, and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Required profile :

Education: Master's degree (Bac +5) in Human Resources Management, Management, Administration, or equivalent. A Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) with significant and confirmed experience may be accepted.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll management and personnel administration, including at least 1 to 2 years in a responsible position or with team supervision.

Knowledge
• In-depth expertise in Moroccan social legislation, payroll rules, and HR administrative procedures.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory obligations (CNSS, CIMR, payroll taxation, social protection, Labor Code).
• Proficiency in HRIS tools, payroll software, and advanced reporting solutions.

Skills
• Ability to manage, train, and develop a payroll and administration team.
• Ability to design, optimize, and lead efficient, reliable, and compliant payroll and administration processes.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement and HR transformation projects (digitalization, automation, HRIS evolution).
• Ability to perform rigorous compliance checks and effectively manage relationships with social organizations and stakeholders.

Personal Attributes
• Rigor, organization, respect for confidentiality, and service orientation.
• Reactivity, autonomy, prioritization skills, and ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills, listening ability, and pedagogical approach with employees.

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Desired personality traits :

Conventional Will to persuade Flexibility Involvement at work