Human Resources Specialist

Your Job at Rijk Zwaan

Rijk Zwaan’s primary goal is to offer its employees a sustainable and pleasant job with good working conditions. The Human Resources department plays an active and supportive role in this. As HR Specialist, you will support managers in Maroc with all HR topics, including recruitment and onboarding, training and development, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, and policy enforcement. You will be the first contact for Rijk Zwaan Maroc employees, assisting with all HR-related questions.  

Your responsibilities include drafting and posting job advertisements, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, coordinating personality tests, and providing a smooth onboarding process.  

You will ensure HR practices comply with the Moroccan labor law and company policy, stay updated on labor law changes and HR trends, and enforce safety and health protocols. 

Additionally, you will be responsible for the following: 

• maintaining and updating records in HR databases and physical files; 
• preparing social security and pension declarations, and payroll tax; 
• supporting the administration of all employee benefits, including health insurance; 
• identifying training needs and coordinating training plans and personal development initiatives for colleagues. 

Your Contribution:

You are service-oriented and thrive in a people-focused company culture. Empathetic and curious about personalities, you enjoy helping colleagues. You take initiative to improve HR processes and excel in a multi-tasking environment. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you handle confidential information with discretion. You are fluent in Arabic and French, and a good command of English is required for the international environment.  

Additionally, your CV includes:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration;
• at least 2 years of experience in the similar role in HR;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with HR Information Systems;
• knowledge of labor laws and HR administration practices. 

What can you expect from us?

You will join the team in this new role. This means that you will have a chance to shape it from the scratch using your creativity and innovation. Furthermore, we are happy to offer you:

• immediately a permanent contract ;
• various training options and courses through our own Rijk Zwaan Academy ;
• an extensive onboarding program ;
• competitive to the market monthly salary;
• the opportunity to contribute to a healthy future for everyone. 

Where will you be working

Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop vegetable and fruit varieties and sell the seeds to growers and other chain partners all over the world. We make an important contribution to the world food supply. 

As HR Specialist you will be a part of Rijk Zwaan Maroc team. The team includes 26 colleagues and is located in Agadir, Morocco. Rijk Zwaan Maroc is set to expand gradually.  

“Working at Rijk Zwaan is a rewarding experience. I’m trusted to take responsibility for my work and encouraged to take initiative. My ideas are valued, and I have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. The work environment is friendly and collaborative, with supportive colleagues who ensure the information I need is readily available. It’s a workplace that truly fosters both personal and professional growth.” 

Saad Afif, Specialist Marketing Communication. 

Together with your colleagues from the Human Resources department in the Netherlands, you strive for the highest possible quality in everything we do. Complementing, helping and inspiring each other is our motto.