HR Manager - Egypt

Nextcare · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-06-22

Egypt is becoming an increasingly important hub within our wider MEA strategy, with operations set to scale. That creates a real opportunity, and a real challenge.We’re looking for an HR / People & Culture Manager who can run the day-to-day, handle complexity, and raise the bar.You’ll partner directly with the local MD and leadership team, owning HR delivery end-to-end, from employee relations and labour law to engagement, operations, and team leadership. Just as importantly, you’ll help bring structure, consistency, and maturity into an environment that needs it.Alongside this, you’ll operate in a function increasingly shaped by data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools, using insight to drive better decisions, improve employee experience, and make HR delivery more effective.This role suits someone who is hands-on, proactive, and comfortable stepping into ambiguity and making things better.What You DoAt its core, this role is about owning HR on the ground in Egypt — end to end.You’re the person the business turns to. Day-to-day, that means making sure everything works, from HR operations and payroll through to policies, processes, and the full employee lifecycle. There’s no hiding behind structure here; you are the one ensuring HR delivery is consistent, credible, and aligned to how the business actually operates.A big part of the role is navigating the reality of employee relations. You’ll be hands-on in managing complex cases, disciplinary, grievance, and sensitive people issues, while acting as the local expert on Egyptian labour law. You’ll work directly with external bodies and government stakeholders, balancing compliance with practical business needs.At the same time, you’ll sit side-by-side with the Local MD and leadership team as a true advisor. This isn’t about enforcing policy, it’s about helping leaders make better decisions. That means bringing clear thinking, local market insight, and the confidence to challenge where needed.You’ll also play a visible role in how the business feels to work in. Driving engagement isn’t about surveys alone, it’s about following through, building trust, and creating a culture where people feel supported and managers know how to lead.Where things don’t work, you’ll fix them. There will be processes that are unclear, inconsistent, or simply not fit for purpose, and part of your value is bringing structure, standardisation, and practicality. You’ll use data and insight where it helps, but more importantly, you’ll apply sound judgement to improve how HR operates day-to-day.You won’t do this alone. You’ll lead and develop the local HR team, raising capability, accountability, and overall performance. The goal is to build a team that the business respects — one that can operate confidently and independently, not just administratively.And increasingly, you’ll do all of this in an environment shaped by data, technology, and AI-enabled tools. You’ll use these to make better decisions, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience — while maintaining strong standards around data governance, security, and ethical use.Put simply, this is a role for someone who can step into a complex environment, take ownership, and make it work better, quickly and credibly.What You BringStrong experience in generalist HR leadership within EgyptProven track record managing employee relations, labour law, and complianceExperience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decisionsHands-on ownership of HR operations and delivery, not just strategyAbility to operate effectively in fast-moving, evolving, or imperfect environmentsExperience building or improving HR team capabilityComfort using data, systems, and digital tools to support decision-makingStrong judgement, resilience, and ability to handle pressureExperience in multinational or matrix organisations preferredFluent English (written and spoken)Why This RoleThis is a role where you can make a visible difference.There is real scope to shape how HR operates locallyYou will partner directly with senior leadershipYou will work in a business that is growing, evolving, and investing in technology and AIYou’ll have the opportunity to fix, improve, and build, not just maintainWe’re not looking for someone to manage HR.We’re looking for someone who can bring clarity, structure, and credibility into a complex environment, and use insight, data, and modern tools to make it work better.How We HireAgency Statement Allianz Partners does not accept unsolicited CV’s or approaches from agencies. We only work with partners on our approved supplier list, under contract. Any unsolicited submission will not be considered.What We OfferAllianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, automotive and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Our products are embedded seamlessly into our partners’ businesses or sold directly to customers, and are available through four commercial brands: Allianz Assistance, Allianz Automotive, Allianz Travel and Allianz Care.Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.

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