JOB DESCRIPTIONHR Director — Agricultural OperationsReports to: Chief Executive Officer / BoardRole SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned HR Director to architect our Human Resources function from inception. This is a founding role: the successful candidate will design the department’s structure, author its full suite of policies and procedures, recruit and lead the HR team, and embed sound, compliant people-practices across a workforce spanning field labour and skilled professionals. Familiarity with agricultural operations and their distinct workforce dynamics is a strong advantage.Key Responsibilities:Department Build-OutEstablish the HR function from scratch — define its structure, headcount, systems, budget, and operating model.Recruit, onboard, and develop a complete HR team (recruitment, payroll, employee relations, administration, HSE liaison).Select and implement core HR infrastructure (HRIS, payroll systems, time-and-attendance, personnel records).Policies & ProceduresDraft, ratify, and roll out the complete policy framework: employee handbook, code of conduct, disciplinary and grievance procedures, leave, attendance, remuneration, and performance management.Ensure every policy is fully compliant with prevailing Egyptian labour and social insurance legislation, and keep the framework current as the law evolves.Design contracts, job descriptions, and organisational charts across all functions.Workforce Management — Blue & White CollarManage the full spectrum of the workforce: seasonal and permanent field labour, packhouse and operations staff, alongside management, technical, and administrative professionals.Build fair, market-aligned compensation and benefits structures appropriate to each category.Establish recruitment pipelines and workforce-planning models that accommodate seasonal peaks and agricultural cycles.Compliance & Employee RelationsServe as the authority on Egyptian labour law, social insurance, and related regulatory obligations; liaise with legal counsel and relevant authorities.Manage labour relations, dispute resolution, and disciplinary matters with fairness and legal rigour.Oversee occupational health, safety, and welfare standards suited to farm and packhouse environments.Leadership & CulturePartner with founders and senior leadership on organisational design, talent strategy, and culture.Establish performance, training, and development frameworks.Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Law, or a related field; CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.10+ years of progressive HR experience, including a senior or director-level role.Demonstrated experience building an HR department from zero — not merely running an established one.Deep, current command of Egyptian labour law, social insurance regulations, and recent legislative reforms.Proven track record managing both blue-collar and white-collar workforces.Strong experience authoring policies, procedures, and contracts.PreferredBackground in agriculture, agribusiness, or a comparable seasonal-labour industry.Experience with export-oriented operations, packhouses, or food-production environments.Fluency in Arabic and English.Core CompetenciesStrategic thinking · Sound judgement · Integrity and discretion · Strong negotiation and conflict resolution · Hands-on execution · Ability to operate autonomously in an unstructured, build-phase environment.