People & Culture Lead

Company Description

Fashion Retail Group (FRG) is a prominent retail company managing international franchise concepts across the Middle East and Africa, with a team of over 200 employees. FRG operates a network of retail stores across renowned brands such as SKECHERS, ECCO, UMBRO, and ANTA. With a strong presence in Egypt, FRG owns multiple concept stores, seasonal outlets, and sees continuous expansion. Their commitment is to deliver exceptional retail experiences while representing global leaders in sportswear, footwear, and accessories.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Cairo, Egypt, for a People & Culture Lead. The role involves overseeing strategic HR planning, recruitment, employee engagement, and HR policy implementation. This leadership position focuses on fostering a positive culture, managing talent acquisition strategies, driving performance management processes, supporting employee development initiatives, and ensuring company compliance with labor laws and regulations. The People & Culture Lead will act as a strategic partner to management and a resource for employees in achieving organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Proficiency in performance management, HR analytics, payroll and policy implementation
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• 8 years of experince in HR with at least 2 years as supervisory role.
• Knowledge of labor laws and best practices in HR policies and compliance
• Proven ability to manage a team and contribute to a positive organizational culture
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced HR certifications are a plus
• Prior experience in retail or fashion industry is highly advantageous

The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and be capable of executing the VP of People & Culture's strategic plan effectively.