Paragon GE is looking for an HR Manager for a role with an Oil and Gas Operator in Egypt.

The role is a staff role based in Cairo.

Position Title: HR Manager
Contract Type: Staff
Rotation type: Residential
Expected package: To be discussed.
Location: Cairo, Egypt

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / JOB PURPOSE
The Human Resources Manager has the responsibility and authority for supporting Core Business Processes through the identification and development of human capital (e.g., recruiting, training, performance management, etc.). This function will lead change effort and evolve the organizational culture by implementing, enhancing and strengthening systems.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Liaise with Planning & Finance departments to build corporate G&A budget
• Administer annual staff corporate climate survey. Analyse, report, and enhance corporate climate survey
• Liaise with Country management to cascade corporate HO goals & objectives on staff members,
• Responsible of company’s manpower plan in coordination with company departments & liaising with CM.
• Supervise company payroll and ensure abidance to ELL, taxes and SI laws,
• Responsible of all cost recoverable portions off employees’ salaries and collaborate with EGPC to ensure all titles in proper format with approved Org. Chart in EGPC

• Participates in the annual compensation program revisions and administration to include base salary, short- and long-term incentive plans, position benchmarking, salary survey participation and analysis, annual merit budgets, etc.
• Work with Employee Delegates.
• Supports and conducts Employee Trainings and Team Building.
• Administers and manages company Retirement Plan, Group Health Plan and other corporate benefits plans.
• Handles monthly payroll operations and time and attendance requirements.
• Recommends, develops, schedules and/or facilitates training and development courses for employees.
• Manages recruitment and selection including requisitions, reviewing resumes, interviewing job applicants; evaluates applicant skills and makes recommendations regarding applicants’ qualifications.
• Assists managers/leaders with employee performance management and coaching.
• Advise and work with Labour Inspector and Employment Lawyers on employee related claims.
• Facilitates resolution of employees relations issues including investigating employee complaints, harassment allegations, policy and procedure violations, employee disciplinary policy and compliance complaints.
• Prepares paperwork for employee status changes, organizational changes, etc. along with database management.
• Provides functional area oversight and assistance for international operations HR activities.
• Develops and maintains new and existing HR policies and Employee Handbook.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons related to voluntary separations.
• Administers and manages HR initiatives including performance reviews, talent management, succession planning, and annual compensation process.
• Provides advice, assistance and follow up on company policies, procedures and programs.
• Identifies legal requirements and governmental documentation.
• Maintains training, legal and governmental documentation.
• Participates in annual goal setting, and the performance review process providing instruction on timelines and processes. Provides guidance to managers on performance evaluations and effective communication and coaching to employees.
• Performs other duties and services to ensure a successful project(s) is delivered and client is satisfied.
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Manage the Offshore shift schedules and planning.
• Coordinate with Manpower agencies for the contractors.
• Follow all the Trainings forecast or schedule.
• Does the weekly report to the Management.
• Complete the HR Dashboard.
• Other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be a core HR professional, with a proven track record in building and managing robust HR frameworks.
• Must possess solid communication and team building skills. Must have excellent oral and writing English skills. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
•  Must be team-oriented and self-motivated. Good working knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, HRIS and payroll systems.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and represent idea clearly and concisely in writing and in person. Confidentiality is a must. Must be able to successfully manage multiple initiatives and drive for results.
• In depth knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit laws and regulation.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business or related field and at least 15 years of HR experience in the Upstream oil and Gas sector.