Employer Overview A leading systems integration and critical infrastructure organization operating across ICT, telecom, cybersecurity, physical security, smart cities, buildings, and transport solutions. The Group manages multiple entities and delivers complex, technical, and project-driven solutions across Egypt and international markets.
Job Summary The HR & Admin Director will lead and unify the Group’s HR and Administration function across multiple entities. The role will build the people infrastructure covering total rewards, policies, performance management, culture, workforce planning, and administration while acting as a strategic advisor to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the Group-wide HR & Administration strategy across multiple legal entities and business units. Design and manage the Total Rewards framework, including job evaluation, salary structures, grading, benefits, benchmarking, and incentive schemes. Develop, document, and continuously update HR and Administration policies, procedures, SOPs, and employee handbooks in compliance with applicable labor laws. Own the end-to-end Performance Management System, including goal setting, KPI cascading, appraisal cycles, calibration, and linkage to rewards. Lead organizational culture, employee engagement, internal communication, and change management initiatives across the Group. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, manpower planning, workforce utilization, and organizational development. Manage Administration activities, including facilities, office services, government/labor office relations, and statutory compliance. Partner with Finance on payroll governance, headcount budgeting, workforce costs, and HR-related financial planning. Advise the CEO and senior management on organizational design, workforce strategy, employee relations, and people-related matters. Ensure consistent HR practices across Group entities while addressing entity-specific operational and business requirements.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus. Professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP, CIPD, or GPHR is preferred. Certification or formal training in Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards is a strong advantage. Fluent Arabic and English, both spoken and written. Minimum 15 years of progressive HR & Administration experience. Experience within ICT, telecom, systems integration, engineering, or another technical/project-driven industry is required. Proven experience managing HR and Administration as an integrated function, including facilities, administration, government relations, and general services. Strong hands-on experience in Total Rewards and Compensation & Benefits, including salary structuring, job evaluation, benchmarking, benefits, and incentive schemes. Proven experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and SOPs. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Performance Management Systems, including KPI cascades and appraisal frameworks. Experience leading organizational culture, engagement, and change management initiatives. Experience supporting multiple legal entities, subsidiaries, or business units under a shared HR function is strongly preferred. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and structured approach to problem-solving. Ability to operate effectively with senior management, technical teams, and government authorities. Strong change management and organizational development capabilities. Strong knowledge of Egyptian Labour Law and statutory HR compliance. Working knowledge of HR governance, policies, procedures, and organizational design. Strong expertise in Compensation & Benefits and Total Rewards. Performance management and KPI framework design. Workforce planning and manpower budgeting. Knowledge of UAE Labour Law is an advantage due to the Group's international operations. Proficiency in HRIS/ERP systems, preferably including Odoo HR or similar platforms. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Power Point. Ability to develop HR reports, dashboards, workforce metrics, and analytical reports. Strong ability to prepare and review formal business correspondence in English and Arabic. Ability to build and standardize HR infrastructure across multiple Group entities. Ability to translate business strategy into effective people and workforce strategies. Ability to develop practical HR frameworks, policies, matrices, and performance metrics. Ability to balance Group-wide standards with individual entity requirements. Ability to work in a complex, technical, field-heavy, and project-driven environment. Ability to act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership.