Job Description

Director of Human Resources

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Industry: Manufacturing

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

I am recruiting for an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function of a multinational manufacturing organization in Egypt.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will oversee the overall HR agenda, ensuring effective people management, HR operations, employee relations, workforce planning, compliance, and alignment between HR strategy and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong multinational and manufacturing experience, with the ability to operate in a complex, matrixed environment. MENA regional exposure is highly preferable.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall HR function and ensure alignment with business strategy and operational priorities.
Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team on key people and workforce matters.
Oversee HR operations, policies, procedures, and governance.
Lead workforce planning, manpower budgeting, and organizational requirements.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee employee relations, disciplinary matters, and complex HR cases.
Drive performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
Lead talent acquisition and workforce development for critical positions.
Oversee succession planning and leadership development.
Support organizational design, restructuring, and change management initiatives.
Drive initiatives to strengthen employee retention and organizational effectiveness.
Oversee compensation and benefits in alignment with company policies and market practices.
Lead HR reporting, analytics, and HR technology initiatives.
Develop and lead the HR team, ensuring strong capabilities and effective service delivery.
Support business transformation and other strategic initiatives as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or any other relevant field is required.
Master's degree / MBA or professional HR certification such as SHRM or CIPD is preferred.
15+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant senior HR leadership experience.
Proven experience in an HR Director or equivalent senior HR leadership role.
Strong multinational experience is mandatory, preferably within a complex or matrix organization.
Strong manufacturing / industrial sector experience is highly preferred.
Proven experience leading sizeable HR functions and teams.
Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, labor law, workforce planning, performance management, and HR governance.
Experience working closely with C-suite / executive leadership.
MENA regional exposure is highly preferable.
Strong change management and organizational effectiveness experience.
Strong HR systems, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
Fluent English and Arabic are mandatory.