HR Specialist – Egypt

We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team, with a regular presence at our Cairo office, “5th settlement”. This role covers the full employee lifecycle, HR administration, payroll coordination, and compliance with local labour legislation. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting multiple countries across the MENA & Africa region. Strong knowledge of labour law, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment are essential. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

• Administer HR policies and programs in accordance with the labour legislation of African countries,  as well as internal company standards. 
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and support principles of equity, fair treatment, and positive employee relations. 
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding. 
• Handle all HR administrative documentation: draft employment contracts, amendments, official letters, and maintain accurate employee records. 
• Maintain HR data and reporting with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Coordinate with an outsourced payroll provider and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. 
• Organize onboarding processes and support new hires with documentation, adaptation, and integration into corporate culture. 
• Participate in continuous improvement of HR processes and workflows. 
• Monitor changes in labor and migration legislation, adapting HR practices to local legal frameworks. 
• Provide day-to-day support and advice to employees and managers on HR-related matters. 

• Higher education in HR, Law, Economics, or a related field. 
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar HR role. 
• Strong knowledge of African countries Labour Law.
• Proven experience working with external vendors (e.g. outsourcing, outstaffing companies). 
• Fluency in English (daily communication), French, and Arabic. 
• Understanding of payroll processes, including payslips and social security payments. 
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. 
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information. 
• Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in internet tools and office systems.

• Stable salary, official employment.
• Health insurance.
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule.
• Access to professional counselling services, including psychological, financial, and legal support.
• Diverse internal training programs.
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
• All necessary work equipment.