About UsKar Porcelain (Bonna Premium Porcelain) is a leading Turkish manufacturer of premium porcelain tableware, serving the global HORECA market. As part of our international growth, we are establishing a new state-of-the-art production facility in Alexandria, Egypt. Join us at the ground floor of an exciting greenfield operation. The Role We are looking for a versatile HR & Administrative Affairs Specialist to run payroll, recruitment, and administrative operations of our new factory. As a key member of the founding team, you will build these functions from scratch and act as the local HR point of contact, working closely with HQ in Turkey.
Key Responsibilities Payroll & Personnel Administration Execute monthly payroll end-to-end in compliance with Egyptian Labor Law No. 14/2025: salary calculations, overtime, deductions, and payments Manage social insurance registrations, declarations, and payments; handle income tax procedures Maintain personnel files, employment contracts, attendance/leave records, and HR documentation Manage onboarding and exit procedures, including work permits where applicable Recruitment Run end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar and white-collar positions: job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offers Build local talent pipelines and relationships with universities, technical schools, and labor offices in Alexandria Support assessment processes and reference checks; report recruitment KPIs to HQAdministrative Affairs Manage facility services: cleaning, security, catering, and employee transportation, including vendor selection and contract follow-up Coordinate government and official affairs: permits, licenses, and correspondence with local authorities and industrial zone administration Handle procurement of office supplies, workwear/PPE, and general facility needs; organize travel and accommodation for visiting colleagues Support occupational health & safety and social compliance (amfori BSCI) documentation What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field5-8 years of combined experience in payroll and HR operations, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment; recruitment experience is a strong plus Solid knowledge of Egyptian Labor Law, social insurance, and payroll taxation Experience dealing with government offices in Alexandria Fluent Arabic and good working English (written and spoken) Strong Excel skills; experience with payroll/HRIS systems is an advantage Hands-on, discreet, and solution-oriented personality comfortable wearing multiple hats in a factory start-up environment What We Offer The opportunity to be part of the founding team of an international manufacturer Competitive salary and social insurance in full compliance with Egyptian Labor Law Career growth as the facility scales toward full operation, potential to grow into an HR leadership role A multicultural work environment with Turkish and Egyptian colleagues Location: Alexandria