HR Specialist

Department: Global staff department

Location: Egypt

Description

We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team, with a regular presence at our Cairo office, “5th settlement”. This role covers the full employee lifecycle, HR administration, payroll coordination, and compliance with local labour legislation. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting multiple countries across the MENA & Africa region. Strong knowledge of labour law, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment are essential. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR policies and programs in accordance with the labour legislation of African countries, as well as internal company standards.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and support principles of equity, fair treatment, and positive employee relations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Handle all HR administrative documentation: draft employment contracts, amendments, official letters, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Maintain HR data and reporting with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with an outsourced payroll provider and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Organize onboarding processes and support new hires with documentation, adaptation, and integration into corporate culture.
• Participate in continuous improvement of HR processes and workflows.
• Monitor changes in labor and migration legislation, adapting HR practices to local legal frameworks.
• Provide day-to-day support and advice to employees and managers on HR-related matters.
  
  

Qualifications

• Higher education in HR, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of African countries Labour Law.
• Proven experience working with external vendors (e.g. outsourcing, outstaffing companies).
• Fluency in English (daily communication), French, and Arabic.
• Understanding of payroll processes, including payslips and social security payments.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in internet tools and office systems.
  
  

Conditions & Benefits

• Stable salary, official employment.
• Health insurance.
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule.
• Access to professional counselling services, including psychological, financial, and legal support.
• Diverse internal training programs.
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
• All necessary work equipment.