Head of HRSS

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

JOB PURPOSE:

To act as a trusted advisor to the country management team, business stakeholders and HR Business Partners on all matters related to HR queries such as on recruitment, on boarding, off boarding, polices local labour law, etc.

Work in liaison with all businesses in Egypt and provide support and guidance to ensure that the existing businesses are ready for expansion and have the competence to deliver. Design, develop and implement relevant HR strategies and practices that are built taking into consideration the challenges encountered by the businesses in Egypt and simultaneously ensure full compliance with Group HR policy and local labour laws.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Leadership

• To lead, establish and manage the HR Operations to act as trusted advisor to the country management team on all employee matters such as payroll input, on/off boarding, payroll input, HR queries, insurance, talent acquisition, managing complexities related to the countries macroeconomics, HR data and document management, etc.
• Build and develop a unique qualified, talented and dedicated team of people able to deliver a singular vision of making HRRS the focal point of contact for all HR related matters

Operational Excellence

• Develop a strategic plan for pre on boarding and off boarding processes and implement to improve the overall experience for new hires in Egypt whilst ensuring full compliance to local labour laws and Group AF policies.
• Ensure the Corporate induction delivered by the HRRS team is of quality and all information related to the group, policies, online portals, etc. are provided to the employee n day 1 of joining.
• Design streamlined processes for a seamless integration between the TA and on boarding in the on-boarding process
• Ensure monthly payroll cycle is executed accurately and completed within the payroll cut off timelines by the team.
• Design and develop processes to effectively manage the exit process for staff in Egypt.
• Implement effective processes for visa application, medical card, company housing, company car, final settlement are carried out in a timely manner with 100% accuracy.
• Enhance the service delivery model to all Al Futtaim businesses in an efficient and effective manner to support growth, business development and expansion. Deliver transactional and standard HR services in a timely / SLA basis of various HR domains like recruitment, on boarding/off boarding, employee data & information, SAP management, payroll, performance management, rewards and incentives, etc.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted business partner and guide the business stakeholders and HR Business Partners as per their requirements.
• Liaise with COE
• Act as change agent and facilitate transition – especially concerning expansion, business development and growth.

Employee Relations and HR Policy

• Manage all employee relation issues within the businesses according to local law and Al Futtaim Policy, providing