Company Description SEKEM Group, founded in 1977, is a leading producer, processor, and marketer of organic and biodynamic groceries, dried foods, textiles, and natural pharmaceuticals serving Egypt, the wider Arab region, and international markets. Organized as a holding company with several firms and a strong NGO branch, SEKEM combines economic activity with social and cultural development. Its NGOs run educational, vocational, scientific, and medical initiatives focused on human development, including schools, a vocational training center, and a medical clinic. SEKEM introduced biodynamic farming to the Arab region and now works with over 800 farms cultivating more than 6,500 acres. Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a national market leader in herbal teas.Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Payroll & Personnel Specialist role based at SEKEM Group’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The Payroll & Personnel Specialist will administer end-to-end payroll processing, including collecting and validating time and attendance data, preparing payroll runs, coordinating with finance, and ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of salaries. The role includes managing payroll taxes, social insurance, and other statutory contributions, as well as handling garnishments and deductions in line with legal and company policies. The specialist will maintain and update employee records, support personnel documentation (contracts, letters, and changes in employment status), and respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries in a clear and service-oriented manner. The role also involves supporting audits, preparing periodic payroll reports, recommending process improvements, and collaborating with HR and accounting teams to ensure compliance with local labor and tax regulations.Qualifications Strong expertise in payroll administration and payroll processing, including managing end-to-end payroll cycles with a high degree of accuracy.Knowledge and practical experience in payroll taxes, statutory deductions, and payroll services, preferably within the Egyptian regulatory environment.Experience handling garnishments and a solid understanding of legal requirements related to wage attachments and other mandatory deductions.Proficiency with HR and payroll software systems, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work with large data sets securely and confidentially.Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication skills and a collaborative working style, with a customer-focused approach to supporting employees and internal stakeholders.Familiarity with HR policies, labor law basics, and personnel administration practices; prior experience in a manufacturing or agricultural context is an advantage.