Danone MENA is looking for a self-motivated, dynamic HR Business Partner based for our Specialized Nutrition business in Cairo, Egypt.

The ideal candidate would be able to provide professional HR support to develop a people-oriented, performance-driven, and learning organization by creating and executing effective HR strategies in alignment with country needs and the regional HR team. He/She will play a pivotal role in the local business and management team by implementing and streamlining (HR) processes, team composition, and decision making, also will create an environment in which personal and professional insights are harnessed to drive the ongoing development of the total organization.

The candidate will also carry the following responsibilities:

A- Key Accountabilities:

1. HR Strategy:

• Support and implement local HR strategy, plans, and budgets in cooperation with the Country team based on business needs and ambition.

• Support the local Management team and total organization in designing and implementing the most effective and efficient organizational structures and responsibilities.
• Secure talent inflow, talent management, and succession planning.
• Act as a transformation liaison, challenging and inspiring the local management team on all people matters.
• Communicate clearly and on a continuous basis with the local organization on all HR-related matters.

2.Talent Acquisition:

• Work collaboratively with the central HR talent team to recruit and select new hires.
• Staying abreast of changes in legislation and acting as a key point of contact for all matters related to the HR landscape in Egypt.
• Facilitate interview and evaluation process of candidates.
• Advise and finalize offer details

3. Employee Exits:

• Facilitate and advise on all types of employees exits.
• Implement and maintain a clear exit interview process and data bank.

4. Performance Management/ Reward Management :

• Manage and facilitate performance appraisal and bonus processes, continuously improve their quality and ensure up-to-date country guidelines in line with corporate policies and country budget.
• Lead and facilitate salary review process and recognition of extraordinary achievements.

5. Talent Management & Learning:

• Manage and facilitate performance appraisal, continuously improve their quality and ensure up-to-date country guidelines in line with corporate policies.
• Facilitate alignment of organizational needs and individual capabilities and preferences of employees.
• Plan for continuity in positions.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate employee development initiatives.

6. Reward:

• Review benefits for employees on a yearly basis (Medical, Life Insurance).
• Manage bonus process.
• Establish and maintain job profiles and job grading structure, aligning with the ME BU and with the
• Danone Group Reward Policy.
• Effective management of internal equity for Egypt.
• Continuously monitor local inflation and other relevant economic data in collaboration with the Reward team.
• Lead the yearly Annual Salary Review process for Egypt.
• Ensure all managers and employees are aware of and understand the Reward policy and philosophy.
•  Secure all direct and indirect employees have medical and life insurance at all times.
• Arrange for annual meetings, outings, and team-building sessions.

7. HR Administration / HR Communication / Third-Party Management:

• Organize and update employee and organizational data.
• Facilitate local communication of organizational changes, people announcements, and HR policiesand procedures in collaboration with the central HR team.

8. Application of Employment Law:

• Stay up to date with changes in Labor Law and inform relevant stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge of employment law to labor relations and other HR processes.

9. Advice / Project Management:

• Act as a sounding board for the local management team and employees.
• Provide advice on HR issues and stimulate HR knowledge sharing among line managers and employees while deploying HR processes and initiatives.
• Actively drive BU and divisional HR initiatives in the country, including CSR, where and when applicable.
• Participate in Corporate and Divisional HR projects and contribute to building a broader professional HR function.

B- Key Performance Indicators:

• HR strategy and execution in line with current and future business strategy and needs.
• Delivery and achievement of yearly HR Action plan.
• Strong professional relationships within the total organization.
• Open and trustworthy relationships with all employees.
• Proactiveness.
• Wellbeing and job satisfaction of employees.

To be successful in the role you should ideally have:

Bachelor and Experience:

• University degree in HR, labor law, business administration, and/or business psychology.
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant HR experience in multinational organizations is a must.
• Affinity with FMCG/Food/Pharma environment is preferred.
• Affinity with legal aspects of employment and Egyptian labor law.