Personnel Manager

Major accountabilities:

• Ensure the operational conversion of the P&O Services and P&O strategic goals at Country and site/factory level.
• Manage employment documentation, liaise with regulatory bodies, and help navigate evolving legal frameworks—including Egypt’s newly reformed Labor Law—to safeguard both employee rights and organizational integrity
• Contract and set expectations with Unit P&O / others as relevant on what services P&O Services will provide and ensure that roles and responsibilities for processes end-to-end are clearly defined and understood.
• Provide support for coaching the organization on P&O processes and services.
• Be at the forefront of legal and regulatory compliance—managing employment contracts across various formats (permanent, temporary, part-time, and fixed-term), ensuring adherence to Egypt’s Labor Law, and liaising with governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Labor and the Social Insurance Authority.
• Act as direct advisor for all personnel related matters to all employees within our country function and site level (Al Amiriya).

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resources, specifically within the Personnel function. Relevant experience in Factory or site level is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated agility and a proactive approach in engaging directly with governmental authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Proven expertise in HR operations and service delivery, with a strong focus on efficiency and compliance.
• Solid understanding of labor law, including practical experience in handling employment contracts, insurance matters, and labor-related complaints or disputes.
• Very good Arabic and English language skills are required.

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