Human Resources Specialist - USAID Egypt TRADE Activity

Project Overview and Role:

Palladium was awarded the USAID/Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) Activity contract, which has a 5-year timeframe and a ceiling of $36.3 million. The Project will be active throughout Egypt.   The goal of the TRADE Activity is to increase Egypt’s international trade by increasing exports from SMEs, and in particular New and Expanding Export-Ready Enterprises (NEEREs).  This will be achieved by addressing the constraints that impede the competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

The HR Specialist will organize the recruitment of project staff, administer leave and benefits, address staff issues, and maintain HR records. They will also coordinate project consultants ensuring completes records and facilitating timely payments. Finally the HR specialist will ensure compliance with USAID regulations, Palladium policy, and Egyptian labor laws.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

The HR Specialist will organize the recruitment of project staff, administer leave and benefits, address staff issues, and maintain HR records. They will also coordinate project consultants ensuring completes records and facilitating timely payments. Finally the HR specialist will ensure compliance with USAID regulations, Palladium policy, and Egyptian labor laws.

• Provide support for the employment process, compensation, health insurance, and employee relations matters. 
• Organize and participate in candidates’ interviews, selecting and orienting employees.
• Ensure all new employees are familiar with the company’s HR policies/procedures.
• Help to create a culture of shared responsibility for HR best practices across the project.
• Administer staff induction.
• Ensure the proper administration of benefits programs such as medical insurance, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and other related benefits. 
• Maintain historical human resource records.
• Stay up to date with legal requirements and update HR policies as needed.
• Track time consumed by consultants against their approved number of consulting days.
• Assist finance department in processing payments related to consultants, including fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and others as needed
• Conduct other related duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and apply online using this link: https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/11654?c=palladium