Talent Section Head

Reporting to: People & Culture Manager

Teams: Talent Acquisition and Talent Management

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Talent Section Head to lead the full talent lifecycle within our organizationfrom attracting exceptional candidates to developing and retaining high-performing employees. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is passionate about building strong teams, enhancing employee potential, and shaping a high-performance culture. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving innovative recruitment strategies, strengthening talent development practices, and ensuring the organization continues to attract, grow, and retain the talent needed to achieve its strategic goals.

Who are we

Lychee is the leading player in the rapidly growing healthy food industry in Egypt, with a unique and highly scalable position in the market that combines a healthy fast- food retail arm and a manufacturing arm for healthy packaged foods. Most notably fresh juices and Greek yogurt.

As part of our greater mission to make healthier food choices accessible and sustainable for people's everyday lifestyle - we're extending our commitment to the region with our entry into the Saudi Arabian market, with a substantial retail expansion plan and on-ground operations starting Q2, 2025 in Riyadh.

Lychee relies on both its manufacturing capabilities and brand recognition built over a decade to expand its retail operations seamlessly based on customer demand and to scale its existing presence in modern trade, traditional trade and quick commerce.

What will you be doing

• Lead and manage the organization's talent acquisition strategy, including manpower planning, recruitment, and employer branding.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from job requisition to onboarding, ensuring efficient and high-quality hiring processes.
• Develop and implement talent management frameworks including performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Partner with department heads to identify current and future talent needs and build strong talent pipelines.
• Monitor and improve recruitment metrics such as time-to-offer, quality-of-hire, and candidate experience.
• Design and implement programs that enhance employee engagement, retention, and career progression.
• Manage and develop the recruitment and talent management team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain competency frameworks and talent assessment processes.
• Support leadership in identifying high-potential employees and developing succession plans for key roles.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and internal procedures throughout the recruitment and talent management processes.
• Collaborate with HR teams on initiatives related to learning and development, performance management, and organizational development.
• Prepare reports and insights on talent trends and workforce analytics to support strategic HR decision-making.

What are we looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with exposure on talent acquisition as mandatory
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, talent development, and performance management practices.
• Strong leadership skills
• Proven experience in leading recruitment campaigns and building talent pipelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong familiarity with ATS and high initiatives in developing and enhancing the cycle
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

At Lychee, we value the unique strengths each individual brings, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that thrives on varied perspectives. We celebrate differences as drivers of innovation, creativity, and growth, ensuring every team member can contribute their best.