20 Hr Administrator jobs in Egypt

HR Coordinator

Yassir Gmbh

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**Company Description**
About Yassir

Yassir is the leading super App for on demand, ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services and more, set to change the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across multiple countries. It has raised $150 million in Series B funding, five times what it raised in its previous priced round last November with world class investors such as BOND and Y Combinator, which is the precursor of the likes of Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, Doordash, among others.

We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.
- ** Maintain HRIS Data**:

- Update employee records, contract terms, and compensation details.
- Keep the HR system up-to-date and reliable.
- ** Develop Internal Practices**:

- Implement and improve HR processes.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and industry standards.
- ** Troubleshoot Workforce Issues**:

- Address employee queries and concerns promptly.
- Foster positive employee relations.
- ** Assist in Recruitment**:

- Participate in interviews and hiring processes.
- ** Onboarding and Offboarding**:

- Contribute to comprehensive onboarding for new hires.
- Conduct exit interviews for departing employees.
- ** General HR Administration**:

- Handle administrative tasks efficiently.
- Provide friendly support to employees.
- ** Execute HR Transactions**:

- Handle payroll processing, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or Business Administration.
- Familiarity with HRIS (e.g., BambooHR) is a plus!
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
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Sr HR Services Administrator

Cairo, Al Qahirah Honeywell

Posted 20 days ago

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As a Sr HR Services Administrator here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in managing and delivering high-quality HR services to our organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing HR operations, managing employee data and records, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. By providing efficient and effective HR support, you will contribute to creating a seamless employee experience and enabling the success of our workforce.
In this role, you will impact the organization by leading the operations and implementation of time and attendance systems, streamlining processes, and improving accuracy, resulting in better workforce management and increased productivity. Your ability to identify productivity and cycle time improvement opportunities will drive continuous improvement in daily operations and projects, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of HR services.
Key Responsibilities
+ Process HR transactions related to employee onboarding, offboarding, changes in employment status, and other HRrelated activities
+ Ensure data accuracy and compliance with HR policies and regulations
+ Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries
+ Collaborate with benefits providers to resolve issues and ensure accurate processing
+ Stay informed about HR laws, regulations, and company policies
+ Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance the efficiency of HR services
+ Maintain accurate records of HR transactions and inquiries
+ Generate regular and adhoc reports to monitor HR services performance and identify trends
YOU MUST HAVE
+ 2+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on HR operations and service delivery
+ Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices
+ Experience in managing HR systems and data, with proficiency in HRIS software
WE VALUE
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
+ Customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality HR services
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities
+ Strong analytical skills to analyze HR data and identify trends
+ Experience in process improvement and driving operational excellence
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Sr HR Services Administrator

New Cairo Honeywell

Posted 20 days ago

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As a Sr HR Services Administrator here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in managing and delivering high-quality HR services to our organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing HR operations, managing employee data and records, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. By providing efficient and effective HR support, you will contribute to creating a seamless employee experience and enabling the success of our workforce.
In this role, you will impact the organization by leading the operations and implementation of time and attendance systems, streamlining processes, and improving accuracy, resulting in better workforce management and increased productivity. Your ability to identify productivity and cycle time improvement opportunities will drive continuous improvement in daily operations and projects, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of HR services.
Key Responsibilities
+ Process HR transactions related to employee onboarding, offboarding, changes in employment status, and other HRrelated activities
+ Ensure data accuracy and compliance with HR policies and regulations
+ Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries
+ Collaborate with benefits providers to resolve issues and ensure accurate processing
+ Stay informed about HR laws, regulations, and company policies
+ Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance the efficiency of HR services
+ Maintain accurate records of HR transactions and inquiries
+ Generate regular and adhoc reports to monitor HR services performance and identify trends
YOU MUST HAVE
+ 2+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on HR operations and service delivery
+ Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices
+ Experience in managing HR systems and data, with proficiency in HRIS software
WE VALUE
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
+ Customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality HR services
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities
+ Strong analytical skills to analyze HR data and identify trends
+ Experience in process improvement and driving operational excellence
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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HR Ops Administrator - Egypt Center

GE Vernova Human Resources

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**Job Description Summary**:
**As an HR Operation **Administrator**, **you will be participating in dedicated HR processes where you will be handling Employee / HR queries and being involved in projects of improving/simplifying your respective process responsibilities. You will work closely with HR business partners and cooperating with Senior experts / owners of your responsible HR service process. You are also be required to maintain process documentation for HR lifecycle, employee lifecycle and other HR processes in accordance with local labor legislation & Data Privacy regulations.

**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Support HR Operations services such as On-boarding, Off-boarding, employee life cycle (one or several of the processes) and ensure people, structures, processes and systems are aligned to deliver key objectives efficiently and effectively.
- Understanding employees questions and issues, advising them in a professional way and handling their queries in a timely manner by ensuring excellent employee experience
- Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes
- Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE Vernova policy requirements
- Being proactive in handling process gaps that you face and being involved to find a solution and participating in process improvements (we are keen advocate of Lean methodology when changing our processes for the better)

**Qualifications/ Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related Business degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum 1 year of relevant professional work experience with demonstrated achievement in Service-oriented environment.
- Ability to work in a complex and rapidly changing work environment across multiple stakeholder groups, with comfort and efficiency
- Ability to communicate effective through written and verbal communication and consistently deliver high quality customer service in a professional manner
- Fluency in local language and English with polite, professional communication skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness to prioritize between tasks with different deadlines, complexity
- Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and Oracle
- Confidentiality & controllership mindset

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and present the creative/collaborative solutions
- Previous experience working with Workday and any ticketing system is an advantage
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks & work to deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to work professionally & proactively with a remote client base
- Supportive and enthusiastic team player
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HR Ops Administrator - Egypt Center

GE Vernova

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**Job Description Summary**:
**As an HR Operation **Administrator**, **you will be participating in dedicated HR processes where you will be handling Employee / HR queries and being involved in projects of improving/simplifying your respective process responsibilities. You will work closely with HR business partners and cooperating with Senior experts / owners of your responsible HR service process. You are also be required to maintain process documentation for HR lifecycle, employee lifecycle and other HR processes in accordance with local labor legislation & Data Privacy regulations.

**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Support HR Operations services such as On-boarding, Off-boarding, employee life cycle (one or several of the processes) and ensure people, structures, processes and systems are aligned to deliver key objectives efficiently and effectively.
- Understanding employees questions and issues, advising them in a professional way and handling their queries in a timely manner by ensuring excellent employee experience
- Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes
- Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE Vernova policy requirements
- Being proactive in handling process gaps that you face and being involved to find a solution and participating in process improvements (we are keen advocate of Lean methodology when changing our processes for the better)

**Qualifications/ Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related Business degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum 1 year of relevant professional work experience with demonstrated achievement in Service-oriented environment.
- Ability to work in a complex and rapidly changing work environment across multiple stakeholder groups, with comfort and efficiency
- Ability to communicate effective through written and verbal communication and consistently deliver high quality customer service in a professional manner
- Fluency in local language and English with polite, professional communication skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness to prioritize between tasks with different deadlines, complexity
- Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and Oracle
- Confidentiality & controllership mindset

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and present the creative/collaborative solutions
- Previous experience working with Workday and any ticketing system is an advantage
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks & work to deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to work professionally & proactively with a remote client base
- Supportive and enthusiastic team player
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Human Resources Trainee

Cairo, Al Qahirah Marriott

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**Job Number** 25127538
**Job Category** Management Development Programs/Interns
**Location** The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo, 1113 Corniche El Nil, Cairo, Egypt, Egypt, 11221VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Non-Management
No Standard Job Description Available.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
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Human Resources Officer

Alexandria, Alexandria Hilton

Posted 27 days ago

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A Human Resources Officer is responsible for supporting and advising management on proper policies and procedures to deliver an excellent staff experience while assisting with employee relations.
**What will I be doing?**
As a Human Resources Officer, you are responsible for supporting and advising management on proper policies and procedures to deliver an excellent staff experience. A Human Resources Officer will also be required to manage succession planning and employee relations. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
+ Support and advise Managers on proper policies and procedures
+ Manage succession planning with senior managers during the bi-annual appraisal process
+ Manage employee relations issues in the hotel in a confidential manner, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability
+ Ensure absence monitoring is in line with company guidelines
+ Maintain online personnel system, payroll system, and monthly reporting
+ Ensure recruitment and selection process is adhered to and ensure that appropriate immigration checks are carried out
+ Assist in determining departmental training requirements
+ Ensure completion of training for hotel security, fire regulations and other health and safety legislation
+ Assist in the organisation of Team Member social events
+ Work with local organisations and schools to promote the hospitality industry
+ Promote and endorse staff benefits
+ Assist and resolve team member and management queries
**What are we looking for?**
A Human Resources Officer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
+ Previous experience in Human Resources Officer or equivalent role
+ Positive attitude
+ Good communication and people skills
+ Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally
+ Excellent grooming standards
+ Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
+ Ability to work under pressure
+ Ability to work on their own or in teams
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
+ CIPD qualified or working towards qualification, or equivalent
+ Knowledge of hospitality
+ Good knowledge of employment law and employee relations
+ IT proficiency
**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands ( . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
**Job:** _Human Resources_
**Title:** _Human Resources Officer_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BTC5_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**
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Human Resources Specialist

Marriott International, Inc

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**Job Number** 22203679

**Job Category** Human Resources

**Location** Marriott Mena House Cairo, 6 Pyramids Road, Cairo, Egypt, Egypt VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

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Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

**Marriott Hotels**, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

**JW Marriott **is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment.
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Human Resources Specialist

Dual for Information Tech

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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Generalist to join our HR team Tanta residence with previous GULF Experience. Your role as an HR Generalist will be far from one-dimensional; you will be switched on, hardworking and ambitious. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate administration, implementing new initiatives around culture and performance and managing the day-to-day operations. As a person you get enjoyment and satisfaction out of making things run smoothly and ‘making things happen’. This is a hands-on role. You will be involved with many different departments of the business, have conflicting priorities and excellent organisation and diplomacy skills. You must be comfortable working in a constantly moving and changing environment. The HR Generalist will partner with client groups including the business, recruitment, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee relations and training & development. Your goal is to ensure the HR operations runs smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization as a whole. In return we offer career development, reward and recognition and an ability to grow as we grow over the next 5 years. Requirements
- Ensures confidentiality in all matters
- Collaborative and represents the HR function professionally at all times
- Approaches matters calmly and objectively
- Is adept at stakeholder management
- Open, honest, and empathetic manner when dealing with people
- Strong attention to detail and desire to follow procedures
- High customer service orientation
- Detailed oriented
- Acts at pace and is direct but respectful in communications Education
- Bachelor degree preferred but not essential Previous Experience
- 2-3 years’ experience in Human Resources Skills & Competencies
- Working knowledge HRIS systems
- Excellent English communication skills
- Experience in solving complex HR issues
- Experience in Employment Relations
- Trusted advisor to leaders and employees in challenging situations
- Excellent communication skills

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Tanta: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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Human Resources Supervisor

Marriott International, Inc

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**Job Number** 23086447

**Job Category** Human Resources

**Location** Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort, Al Fanar Street, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Egypt VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

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Assist in monitoring/tracking employee relations issues including resolution and follow-up. Assist and support management and the leadership team with handling and resolving Human Resources issues. Monitor all hiring and recruitment processes for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and company policies and standards. Inform Human Resources management of issues related to employee relations. Respond to questions, requests, and concerns from employees and management regarding company and Human Resources programs, policies and guidelines. Disseminate information to employees related to employer-employee relations, employee activities, and personnel policies and programs. Review and ensure accurate maintenance of all employee records and files (e.g., interview documents, I-9's). Assist in logistics, administration, and scheduling of annual employee surveys. Answer phone calls and record messages.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
- You were always one of those curious kids who opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never ceased to ask "why" when given an explanation. Today, you bring your personal style to every experience. You live life to discover. You are passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore the places one wouldn’t find in a travel guide. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. You’ve got authentic style, natural curiosity and a warm way with people. Renaissance is not just a place to spend the night, it's a place to discover, a place in the world with style like yours. That’s why we’re not just looking for anyone. We’re looking for someone like you.
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