Job description
HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Industrial Sector
Location: Alexandria
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial / Packaging / Plastics
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) with a strong industrial and manufacturing background to lead and manage all HR functions across the organization. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner to management while overseeing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, improving organizational effectiveness, and supporting factory operations.
The HRBP will play a key role in workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, compensation & benefits, training, and organizational development within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership
- Partner with senior management and factory leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Support organizational growth, restructuring, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Drive employee engagement and organizational culture programs.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for white-collar and blue-collar positions.
- Develop manpower plans for factory and head office operations.
- Coordinate onboarding and probation evaluations.
Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
- Handle employee relations issues, investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance management.
- Ensure compliance with labor law, company policies, and industrial regulations.
- Maintain strong relationships with employees, supervisors, and department heads.
- Support labor office and social insurance activities when required.
Performance Management
- Lead annual performance appraisal processes.
- Support managers in setting KPIs and development plans.
- Monitor employee productivity and succession planning.
Compensation & Benefits
- Manage salary structures, payroll coordination, incentives, overtime, and benefits programs.
- Conduct market benchmarking and compensation reviews.
- Support budgeting for manpower costs.
Learning & Development
- Identify training needs and coordinate technical and behavioral training programs.
- Develop leadership and supervisory capabilities within factory teams.
HR Operations & Administration
- Oversee all HR operations including attendance, leave management, personnel files, contracts, and HR documentation.
- Ensure accurate HR records and reporting.
- Manage HR policies, procedures, and compliance audits.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Support HSE initiatives and promote a safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with labor law, ISO requirements, and internal policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- 7–12 years of HR experience, preferably within industrial or manufacturing companies.
- Strong experience managing all HR functions.
- Previous experience in factories, production environments, or industrial operations is essential.
- Excellent knowledge of Egyptian labor law and social insurance regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience with HR systems and ERP platforms.
- Ability to work closely with factory management and operational teams.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
Preferred Background
Experience in industries such as:
- Plastics manufacturing
- Packaging
- FMCG manufacturing
- Heavy industry
- Chemicals
- Production facilities
Key Skills
- HR Strategy
- Industrial Relations
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- Compensation & Benefits
- Labor Law Compliance
- Organizational Development
- Employee Engagement
- Leadership & Coaching
- Workforce Planning
KPIs
- Employee turnover rate
- Recruitment turnaround time
- Employee engagement levels
- Training completion rates
- Attendance and absenteeism
- Performance appraisal completion
- Labor compliance status
- Manpower cost control
Reporting Line
Reports to: General Manager / CEO
Manages: HR Specialists, Personnel, Payroll, Recruitment, and Administration Functions