HR Operations Sr. Manager

Lead and govern all personnel operations across the employee lifecycle, including contract administration, probation evaluations, transfers, promotions, resignations, and executive offboarding. Serve as the ultimate authority on compliance with Egyptian Labor Law, Social Insurance frameworks, and local income tax laws. Manage high-level relationships and direct audits/inspections with governmental bodies, including the Labor Office, Social Insurance Authority, and Health Insurance Authorities. Safeguard corporate integrity by establishing audit-ready digital and physical employee filing systems across all corporate headquarters and project site offices. Direct the monthly payroll cycle for all executive, corporate, sales, and site-based personnel, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict adherence to SLAs. Partner with Finance and Sales Leadership to reconcile complex variable compensation structures, including sales commissions, performance bonuses, overtime, and executive allowances. Manage enterprise-wide benefits portfolios, including group medical insurance, life insurance, and corporate wellness programs, continuously optimizing vendor contracts and service quality. Champion the continuous evolution, optimization, and integration of Tier-1 HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Odoo, or MenaPay). Drive full automation of Employee/Manager Self-Service (ESS/MSS) workflows for attendance, leave management, official documentation, and approval cycles. Design and present executive-level HR operational dashboards (turnover trends, headcount variance, overtime costs, labor cost optimization) to the C-suite to enable data-driven strategic planning. Establish, review, and enforce robust HR policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and employee handbooks aligned with Hyde Park s strategic expansion. Oversee complex employee grievances, disciplinary committees, and internal investigations, ensuring fair, objective, and legally sound resolutions. Elevate the overall employee experience by streamlining critical touchpoints, from executive onboarding journeys to dignified offboarding practices. Lead, mentor, and elevate a high-performing HR Operations and Personnel team, building a culture focused on operational agility, service excellence, and accountability. Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, and Development/Construction site managers to align headcount budgets, operational approvals, and risk mitigation strategies.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, HR Management, or a related field from a reputable university. Master s degree (MBA) or senior HR certifications are highly preferred. Minimum of 14+ years of progressive HR experience, leading HR operations, personnel, and payroll for large-scale Egyptian real estate developers, top-tier construction conglomerates, or major corporate groups. Expert-level mastery of Egyptian Labor Law, Social Insurance regulations, Income Tax laws, and official Labor Office inspection protocols. Demonstrated track record of leading HRIS implementations or major system optimizations (SAP, Oracle, Odoo, MenaITech) along with advanced analytical reporting skills. Fluent in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) with exceptional executive communication skills. Strong executive presence, strategic process-optimization mindset, high emotional intelligence, sharp negotiation skills, and meticulous attention to corporate governance.