Position: Senior HR Specialist (Talent Acquisition-Payroll & Personnel)
'Join Our GFF Team We are looking for Rockstar, Spirited, Outgoing and energetic Senior HR Specialist ( Talent Acquisition-Payroll & Personnel)
What We're Looking For
Minimum 5 years *Senior HR Specialist ( Talent Acquisition-Payroll & Personnel)
Roles & Responsibilities
- As a talent acquisition , should be able to empathize with the hiring process as well as deliver on key metrics that have been given to you.
- Within this role, you will be empowered to give it your best and will be given access to some of the top hiring tools and recruitment channels.
- We are always looking for new ways to hire and scout talent, along with that, we trust you a lot to be ethical while doing so.
- Accurately manage and process payroll for staff and crew.
- Track attendance, shift schedules, staffing logistics, and operational movements through Excel tracking sheets.
- Support staff contracts, and document verification.
- Be present on-ground to assist with real-time staffing, HR needs, and operational support during the festival.
- Collaborate closely with operations, HR, and logistics teams to handle last-minute adjustments and ensure smooth workflow.
- Prepare detailed staffing and logistics reports for internal use.
Responsibilities
- Create and build the talent acquisition strategy for the festival; multi-level hiring and people management.
- Innovate on hiring practices by using new methods or channels. Keep a lookout for talent available in the market and plan accordingly.
- Motivate and energize GFF team to always be candidate-friendly
- Monitor market trends in hiring practices and ensure our strategy is in line with the market.
- Manage all job descriptions out in the market, ensuring they are high quality and accurate.
- Develop relationships with third-party recruitment agencies and staffing firms and manage the procurement and measurement process.
- Ability to manage multiple and overlapping processes and projects to completion, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
- 2+ years of experience in HR operations, payroll, or workforce administration.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and dynamic tracking sheets).
- Strong ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage shifting priorities in a live event setting.
- Comfortable working long hours during the festival days, including evenings and weekends.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Prior experience supporting events, festivals, or hospitality operations is highly desirable.
- High attention to detail, professionalism, and a hands-on problem-solving attitude.
Required Skills
- Must have fluency in English (written and verbal).
- Proven experience of 7 years minimum in recruitment function.
- In-depth knowledge of talent systems.
- Excellent presentation, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
About Elgouna Film Festival
El Gouna Film Festival, founded in 2017, is one of the leading festivals in the MENA region. GFF aims to showcase a wide variety of films for a passionate and knowledgeable audience, while fostering better communication between cultures through the art of filmmaking. Its goal is to connect filmmakers from the region with their international counterparts in the spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange. The festival is committed to the discovery of new voices and strives to be a catalyst for the development of cinema in the Arab world, especially through its industry arm CineGouna Platform.
