Human Resources Manager

Employer Overview:

A leading company specialized in food production and agricultural export, committed to delivering high-quality products through sustainable farming practices and a skilled, motivated workforce.

Job Summary:

The HR Manager will oversee and manage the full spectrum of HR functions with a primary focus on Recruitment and Personnel Management, while leading Organizational Development and Learning initiatives in collaboration with an external HR consulting firm. The role involves managing a team of HR professionals, ensuring compliance, fostering employee engagement, and supporting business growth across multiple sites and agricultural operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities for all company levels (blue-collar, white-collar, and managerial).
• Coordinate with department heads to define hiring needs and manpower plans.
• Manage job advertisements, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and final selection.
• Collaborate with external HR consultancy to ensure quality candidate pipelines and efficient hiring processes.
• Maintain and update recruitment dashboards, KPIs, and talent databases.
• Ensure onboarding programs are effectively implemented and aligned with company culture.
• Oversee personnel operations including attendance, leaves, contracts, insurance, and payroll inputs.
• Ensure compliance with Egyptian Labor Law and company policies across all sites.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of employee records, files, and documentation.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy of personnel data.
• Manage governmental relations (labor office, social insurance, and medical authorities).
• Implement disciplinary procedures and employee relations processes as per company standards.
• Participate in designing and implementing organizational structures, job descriptions, and performance management systems.
• Coordinate with the HR consultancy to execute OD projects such as competency frameworks, culture programs, and employee engagement surveys.
• Support succession planning and career path mapping for key positions.
• Review and enhance internal HR policies and SOPs to improve efficiency and alignment with best practices.
• Identify training needs through performance appraisals and department feedback.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and employee development progress.
• Promote a learning culture across the company’s sites and departments.
• Act as a business partner to the management team by aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and dashboards for top management review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 8–12, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Solid background in recruitment, personnel, and HR operations.
• Proven experience in agriculture, food production, or export industries is highly desirable.
• Experience managing HR teams and coordinating with external consultants.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making mindset.
• High sense of accountability, integrity, and discretion.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work across sites.
• Solid understanding of Egyptian Labor Law and social insurance regulations.
• Experience with HR systems (ERP or HRIS) and recruitment platforms.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to use HR analytics for decision-making.
• Good command of English for business communication.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with HR digital tools for recruitment and performance tracking.
• HR Diploma or certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Capable of working in field environments (farms, factories, production sites).
• Flexible to travel regularly between sites and the head office.