Personnel Specialist (Sokhna Plant)

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:

• To ensure full validation, accuracy, and control of all employee affairs across the Plant, including monthly payroll effects, attendance, overtime, allowances, leave, and personnel administration. The role is accountable for maintaining accurate employee records, managing Oracle HR and self-service systems, and ensuring compliant execution of appointments, resignations, contract renewals, and audits, delivering reliable people operations outcomes for all employees.

Responsibilities:

1- Health & Safety:

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

2- Functional:

Plant Monthly Inputs Management

• Prepare and validate monthly overtime, on-call, and call-out reports in alignment with the attendance system.
• Calculate and process food, shift, and other operational allowances
• Consolidate all monthly payroll impacts (absences, penalties, deductions, unpaid leave, etc.) for salary processing
• Prepare and analyze overtime reports and cost trends

Attendance & Leave Management

• Prepare weekly and monthly attendance reports.
• Maintain employee working schedules and system changes.
• Prepare and control leave reports, including:
• Monthly leave balance.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Unpaid leave and exceptions.

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Execute new hire appointment and onboarding procedures.
• Manage employment contract renewals in line with contractual terms and Egyptian labor law.
• Handle resignation processes, clearances, and employee exits.

Employee Records & HR Systems

• Maintain accurate employee personnel files (physical and electronic)
• Scan, archive, and control all employee documentation
• Maintain and update Oracle HR system data, ensuring accuracy and data integrity
• Create and manage HR self-service accounts and user access

Compliance, Audit & Government Relations

• Implement audit findings and corrective actions related to personnel and payroll data
• Manage and follow up on government-related matters, including:
• Social Insurance
• Labor Office
• Health Insurance
• Military Service compliance
• 5% employment requirements
• Annual penalties and statutory reports
• Social, Health, and Cultural Services Funds

Employee Services & Reporting

• Deliver employee services, including HR letters, certificates, and monthly pay slips.
• Prepare annual bonus deduction reports based on:
• Total absence days
• Plant penalties
• Unpaid leave
• Respond to employee queries professionally and within service-level timelines

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in personnel administration and payroll support.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian Labor Law and Social Insurance regulations.

Technical Skills:

• Good language.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good Computer Skills & Excellent at System Programs (Oracle)
• Good at preparing and analyzing reports.

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.