People Generalist

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a member of Holcim Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards all over Egypt. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, thriving with our people and communities. Lafarge Egypt launched one of the largest cement plants in the MENA region which is located in Ain Al-Sokhna, with a plant capacity of 9.5 MT and 5 state-of-the-art production lines. Through its established business operations in Cement, Ready-Mix concrete, Lafarge Egypt has demonstrated its commitment to the provision of sustainable building materials. Lafarge Egypt continuously seeks to meet the needs of a wide range of customers including but not limited to individual homebuilders, large construction companies, architects, or local artisans, powered by 1500 passionate employees.

Overview:

The People Generalist provides hands-on HR support to the company’s supporting functions by executing core HR processes, assisting managers with employee relations and performance management, and ensuring compliance with policies and labor law.

Acting as a reliable People partner, the role enables smooth HR operations and contributes to a positive employee experience within Supporting functions.

1. Health & Safety:

Adhere to and enforce relevant legislation and policies and ensure that the highest degree of safety and safe working practices are maintained.

1. Functional:

1. People Advisory & Partnership

• Provide timely, practical HR guidance to functional managers on workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations.
• Support managers in applying HR policies, labor law, and governance frameworks consistently and fairly.
• Help interpret people data and reports to inform decision-making.

2. Performance & Talent Support

• Facilitate the performance management process by coaching managers on goal setting, feedback, and development conversations.
• Assist in talent reviews, succession planning discussions, and development initiatives coordinated by HR Centers of Expertise.
• Support learning program rollouts and encourage employee participation.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Assist managers with handling employee relations issues, grievance investigations, and conflict resolution following HR guidance.
• Promote a positive work environment by supporting engagement activities and internal communication efforts.
• Act as a liaison between employees, managers, and HR specialists.

4. Change & Process Support

• Support functional leaders during organizational changes or restructures by coordinating communication and people transition activities.
• Assist in driving adherence to HR processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help managers and employees navigate change with clear guidance and empathy.

5. Compliance & HR Operations Coordination

• Ensure that HR policies, labor laws, and corporate standards are followed within supported functions.
• Coordinate with HR operations teams to ensure accurate employee data, payroll inputs, and personnel administration.
• Track HR metrics relevant to the functions and escalate issues as needed.

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, Master’s in HR Management, Organizational Development, or Industrial Management) is preferred.
• Continuous professional development in labor law, leadership, change management, and industrial relations is expected.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in HR Information Systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or local HRIS).
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage and interpret HR data and generate meaningful reports.
• Basic knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and e-learning platforms is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 - 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within multinational and industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Good understanding of Egyptian labor law and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll processes is advantageous.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas, and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.