HR Business Partner

Country
Egypt
Job Family
Human Resources
For almost ‎90 years, GfK has been a reliable and trusted insight partner for
the world's biggest companies and leading brands who make a difference in
every consumer's life - and we will continue to build on this. We connect
data, science and innovative digital research solutions to provide answers for
key business questions around consumers, markets, ROI, brands and media. With
our headquarters in Germany and a presence in around ‎60 countries worldwide,
you benefit from our global company with a diverse community of ‎8,000+
employees.
Harnessing the power of our workforce, the greatest asset we have is our
people. As part of GfK, you can take your future into your own hands. We value
talent, skills and responsibility and will support your development within our
international teams. We are proud of our heritage and our future, as we
continue our evolution from Market Research provider to SaaS data solutions
and consulting partner. We value extraordinary people and this is why we are
looking for YOU to help create our future. For our employees as well as for
our clients we pursue one goal: Growth from Knowledge!
Job Description

Position Title : HR Business Partner
Country : Egypt
Purpose of the Role
* Manage the HR function in the country in line with regional and global people strategy, guidelines, systems and processes
* Act as a Business Partner to all local stakeholders; with the aim to support building up a high performing organization, specifically through
* supporting and driving the organizational development in line with company strategies and goals,
* driving effective strategic and hands- on business partnering with the business
* ensuring development opportunities for GfK's workforce
* ensuring global HR processes are implemented and lived at local level
* Consult and advise management in all personnel related queries
* Be responsible for data accuracy and integrity in regards of personnel data
* Become a trusted partner to the leadership team and employees
Key Activities
* Business partnering & HR planning in all relevant HR topics in alignment with local requirements and global guidelines
* Amongst others the following topics:
* recruitment/placement process and onboarding
* talent management
* career development
* performance management (target setting, review, calibration)
* compensation & benefits management in line with region / global standards (e.g. pay survey)
* develop & deliver selected training programs in alignment with global programs and local training needs
* Ensure day to day HR duties
* Support, inspire and challenge management as well as employees in all HR related topics & key HR activities with a continuous focus on business and employee development
* Establish excellent internal relationships with local management, works council (if applicable) and regional/global key stakeholders as well as with employees to ensure efficient collaboration and alignment of global and regional HR practices, policies and guidelines
* Meet with senior management regularly to support business; attend staff and leadership meetings when required
* Set up local HR strategy derived from regional / global strategy
* Oversee implementation and execution of GfK's core HR processes, tools and systems in country
* Ensure compliance of HR processes according to GfK policies and local labor law
* Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating and recommending HR policies and procedures
* Provide guidance and input on Organizational Development related issues such as restructures and reorganizations, workforce planning, team efficiencies, succession planning, and talent pool
* Provide counsel on performance management issues (coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, terminations, and appraisals), career development, conflict management and change management processes required due to the business strategy
* Coach and develop direct reports (if any) and grow the capability of the HR team
* Internal communication regarding employee matters
* Actively contribute in GfK's international HR network (local, regional, global)
* Collect, compile, analyze, prepare and deliver insights for management reports for all HR related data in order to anticipate and act upon e.g. workforce planning, placements, people strategy in line with business strategy
* Responsible for HR & personnel budget - the latter aligned with management. Manages costs related to personnel in line with budget and affordability
Key Interfaces
* Local management and employees
* Local HR colleagues
* (Sub-)Regional HR Director
* Global HR CoE
* Potential future employees of GfK
* External service providers (if applicable)

Technical skills required
* Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including hiring, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefit administration, employees engagement, internal communication
* Knowledge of local employment laws and regulations in order to maintain compliance at all levels
* Experience with interaction with the local works council
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of employees
* Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships at all levels of the organization, while also advocating for an issue, management, employee and/or providing constructive feedback
* Ability to work strategically
* Ability to work in a matrix environment
* Strong drive to get things done (proactively)
* Ability to prioritize
* Manage multiple conflicting priorities, projects and assignments
* Ability to be seen as a trusted advisor and/or coach
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Typical Education and Work Experience required
* ‎10+ years relevant HR experience
* University degree in Human Resources, Business or related, or job experience equivalent
* Business fluent in English and local language
* Experience in working in a matrix / international organization
We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients
and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are
committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees
reaching their full potential.
We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender,
sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-
economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.
We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations
Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of
the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom,
equality, and solidarity.
Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we
do on:
https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion
At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible
working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working
as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.

We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We
encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest
digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges
and create solutions.
Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We
are excited to get to know you!