People Operations Director

We are looking for a People Operations Director for one of the largest Fintech companies in Egypt. Please note that the Hiring Manager from this company will contact you in case there is an interest.

The People Operations Director is responsible for leading and managing the HR operations

Functions, Including Payroll, Benefits, Personnel Administration, Medical Coverage, Insurance,

pension plans, and employee data management. This role ensures the accurate and compliant

administration of compensation, benefits, and HR services while continuously improving the

employee experience and supporting business needs.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all local regulations.

• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and ensure proper financial reporting.
• Develop and manage the company’s compensation strategy, ensuring internal equity
• and external competitiveness.
• Design and implement salary structures that align with the company’s strategic
• objectives and financial constraints.
• Create salary budgets and manage salary increases, and bonuses.
• Implement improvements to payroll systems and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of employee benefits programs
• (medical, insurance, pension, etc.).
• Regularly review and benchmark benefits to ensure competitiveness and alignment with
• market trends.
• Manage employee personnel records, ensuring data is up-to-date, accurate, and
• compliant with regulations.
• Develop and enforce company policies related to employee management, ensuring
• alignment with labor laws.
• Support lifecycle events such as onboarding, promotions, terminations, and employee
• transitions.
• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for employees, manage relationships with
• insurance providers, and resolve any escalated employee issues.
• Administer employee pension and retirement plans in compliance with applicable
• regulations.
• Manage and maintain the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and
• compliance with data protection laws.
• Implement data analytics tools to generate insights on workforce trends, turnover, and
• employee engagement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR operations team.
• Establish performance goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of
• continuous improvement within the team.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance HR operational processes, driving automation,
• efficiency, and employee satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for systems improvements and work with IT and external vendors
• to implement technology solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years of experience in HR operations, payroll, benefits administration,
• and employee data management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll software, and benefits
• administration platforms. Strong understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and data
• protection.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions. Strong attention
• to detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to
• interact effectively with employees, management, and external stakeholders.