Human Resources Manager (Egypt)

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Location: Egypt - Cairo

Address: Cairo,

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Date: 10/24/2024

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive HR functions, policies, and procedures with a strong focus on recruitment and personnel management. This role leads the HR team to ensure effective support for stakeholders, providing proactive guidance on best practices in recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the HR team to ensure staff possess the necessary skills for delivering excellent HR services, with a particular emphasis on recruitment and personnel development
• Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and promoting a diverse workforce
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that enhance organizational human capital and ensure compliance with Egyptian labor laws across all offices
• Establish and maintain compensation and benefits policies to ensure fair and competitive remuneration for all employees
• Update the Amideast Handbook to align with organizational standards and local labor laws, focusing on recruitment and employee management processes
• Oversee performance management processes, ensuring that employees receive regular feedback and support for their professional development
• Conduct evaluations of job descriptions to ensure appropriate compensation schemes based on roles and competencies, facilitating effective recruitment and retention
• Create training and development plans to equip employees with essential skills and support their career advancement within the organization
• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with labor laws and effective communication of HR policies and procedures
• Manage the Independent Consultants portfolio, including developing rating scales and contracting procedures that align with recruitment needs
• Build and maintain relationships with government representatives to facilitate the efficient processing of employment-related formalities
• Stay informed on labor laws and regulations impacting recruitment and personnel management, updating the Country Director as necessary
• Collaborate with the Country Director on salary surveys and market analysis to inform recruitment strategies
• Demonstrate broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and recruitment best practices
• Commit to the organizational mission, actively listen, and appreciate diverse perspectives
• Make decisions aligned with departmental mission and values, focusing on achieving desired outcomes in recruitment and personnel management
• Drive results and seek efficiencies, adapting to changing recruitment conditions
• Accept constructive feedback to improve performance and create measures of excellence in recruitment practices
• Set challenging recruitment goals and regularly measure progress against them

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organizational Development
• HR diploma or postgraduate degree in HR
• Specialized training in recruitment, employment law, compensation, and employee relations
• Active engagement with HR networks and community involvement
• At least 7 years’ experience in an HR position focused on recruitment and personnel 

Preferred
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or MBA
• 7-10 years of experience in an HR management role with a focus on recruitment
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and database management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• TOEIC score of 900 or equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a temporary or hybrid basis) 

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.