Total Rewards Section Head

Who we are

For over three decades, Juhayna Food Industries has been a pioneer in Egypt’s dairy and juice sector, producing, processing, and packaging milk, yoghurt, cooking products, juices, and concentrates. Since 1983, we have built trusted household brands, expanding our presence across Egypt and the Middle East through a commitment to high-quality, safe, and healthy products.

Today, with four state-of-the-art plants, a vast distribution network reaching over 136,000 outlets, and a 5,000-feddan dairy farm housing over 7,000 milking cows, Juhayna continues to set benchmarks for premium Egyptian products. Our success stems from our people, who embody the values of Integrity, Achievement, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Ownership, and Positivity.

Job Purpose

The Total Rewards Section Head will drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s reward strategies to support our rapid expansion, retention, and talent acquisition goals. This role ensures that our compensation and benefits are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our evolving business needs to support the business’s rapid growth. They will work in partnership with the HR Business Partners to get business insights and ensure successful delivery of total reward programs.

What you will do in your role

Compensation Management:

• Manage salary structures, pay scales, incentive plans, equity, and performance-based rewards that align with market trends and business objectives.
• Conduct regular market benchmarking and analysis to maintain competitiveness in compensation offerings.
• Lead job evaluations, Job grading, salary banding, and benchmarking against industry standards to ensure competitiveness.
• Manage annual processes - merit increases, promotion adjustments, bonus programs, and incentive plan reviews.
• Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies, ensuring alignment with HR strategies.
• Ensure all compensation and benefits practices comply with labor laws, tax regulations, and industry standards.

Benefits Administration:

• Manage comprehensive benefits packages including health insurance, allowances, wellness, and other perks that support employee well-being and satisfaction.
• Ensure that benefits programs are cost-effective and aligned with company objectives.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors, ensuring quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices to guarantee compliance and innovation in benefits offerings.
• Monitor participation and feedback to continuously refine benefits programs.

HRIS Oversight & Analytics (SAP):

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of HR data for effective reporting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and HR teams to optimize system functionality and improve employee self-service capabilities.
• Leverage analytics to drive insights on total rewards effectiveness and inform strategic adjustments.

What you will bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced degree or relevant certifications in HR are highly desirable.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, with a strong background in compensation and benefits, preferably in a high-growth or expansion environment.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration, payroll processes, and employee relations best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic compensation programs and benefits packages.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems and a strong analytical aptitude to leverage HR data effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a keen ability to adapt to evolving business needs.