Head of People & Culture

ABOUT SHIFT EV:
Shift EV is a fast-growing electric vehicle technology company, based in
Cairo, Egypt. Our vision is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in
Egypt and the region by developing state-of-the-art electric drivetrain
solutions. Today, we are the leading fleet electrification platform in Egypt
and emerging markets: our electrofitting technology allows delivery vehicles
to become electric in a few hours for a fraction of the cost of a new EV.
Shift EV is led by a world-class team of technology veterans from MIT, Intel,
and GM and financed by category leading investors. .
YOU’LL WORK ON:
Leading the People & Culture team as part of the Executive team, reporting
directly to the CEO.
YOU'LL HAVE OWNERSHIP OVER:
* Defining, setting and maintaining a culture of high performance and long-term commitment in collaboration and partnership with a very engaged executive team
* Building and managing the Talent Acquisition team, serving the entire company, from engineering & product to manufacturing and sales.
* Employer branding, in collaboration with the Marketing team, to position Shift EV as a leading employer of choice.
* Employee experience, from onboarding & office experience to performance management and engagement.
* Personnel & compliance, building on the team’s success in building strong HR processes, an HRIS-centric system and enforcing compliant policies.
* Compensation & Benefits, with support from the Finance team on ensuring our team’s needs are met.
* Learning & development, to support our team members on their professional development journeys.
* Diversity & Inclusion, with support from the Exec team to target underrepresented groups & building a culture of inclusion.
* Mentorship of the People & Culture team to grow team members into their full potential.
YOU ARE
* An empathetic and curious leader who is able to master their biases and drive change
* A commercially-savvy people & culture professional who is able to partner with the business on driving company-wide success
* Deeply knowledgeable about the different aspects of the P&C; function with a track record of success to show it
* A strong & competent manager with experience driving high performance in P&C; teams.
Experienced in corporate & startup environments with a mindful understanding
of the balance of process & agility
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:
* An impact-driven mission, and a world-class team to work with.
* A startup where your contributions really count, and an abundance of growth opportunities exist.
* Attractive compensation that includes stock options, we want you to be invested in the long-term success of the company.
* A meritocratic environment that promotes diversity and offers equal opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time