Compensation & Benefits / Employee Relations Senior Specialist

Lesaffre Egypt for yeast industries is an Egyptian joint stock company for producing baking yeasts and yeasts extract. We are 100% owned by the holding company and part of Middle East & Africa baking region.

Lesaffre Egypt was established according to the Investment Guarantees and Incentives Law No. 8 of 1997, and registered in the Commercial Registry Office of Cairo Investment authority under No. 65570 on April, 14, 2013.

Our main operational purpose is to establish, manufacture, and package yeasts, yeast derivatives, and yeasts extracts. These many forms and types are then used within food products, animal feed, bread-making and bread improvers, flavorings, colors, and enzymes.

In October 2014, Lesaffre Egypt for yeasts industry (S.A.E) began effectively managing the acquired company.

Lesaffre Egypt’s main office is located in the Giza Governorate of Sheikh Zayed City while the factory is placed in the Nubaryia Industrial Area of El Beheira Governorate. We also have a Baking Center and Logistics Warehouse in 6th of October City. Currently, We employ more than 200 individual

1. HR SYSTEMS & DATA MANAGEMENT

• Serve as primary focal point for LINK (HR Management System) - manage data input/output, updates, and maintenance.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates across HR and payroll systems, maintaining consistency and alignment of employee data.
• Maintain accuracy of job family classifications, cost center allocations, and employee records
• Ensure data integrity through regular audits and reconciliation
• Generate and distribute monthly payroll reports and post-payroll activities
• Support the preparation and processing of monthly payroll up to the assigned employee level, including promotions, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll changes.

2. EMPLOYEE LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT & Recruitment Support

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate full lifecycle for white-collar employees (new joiners and departures)
  • Process documentation, system setup, benefits enrollment, exit procedures
  • Liaise with all stakeholders (Finance, IT, Operations, etc.)
  • Coordinate with hiring managers and recruitment team on candidate onboarding timelines and required legal documents
• Emergency Contact Management: Maintain and update employee emergency contact information
• Prepare audit-ready documentation for compliance and regulatory requirements
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate employment contracts, renewals, and related employee documentation.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of Egyptian Labor Law, Social Insurance, Labor Office requirements, and core personnel processes, providing support when required.

3. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

• Medical Benefits: Serve as focal point for Leadership Team (LT) medical benefits coordination
• Benefits Policies: Develop, update, and monitor execution of employee benefit-related policies
• Ensure compliance with policy requirements and communicate changes to employees
• Maintain a good understanding of payroll taxation and annual/final tax settlement requirements and support related calculations and reconciliations
• Support compensation analysis, salary benchmarking, and related data preparation as required.

4. BUDGET & RESOURCE PLANNING

• Annual Budget Cycle:
  • Collect and analyze Head counts data
  • Prepare input files and documentation for budget planning
  • Support Resource Allocation Exercise planning and forecasting
• Manage preparation phase of annual resources allocation process

5. REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

• Prepare audit-required data and documentation
• Generate regular reports on compensation, benefits, and employee metrics
• Support compliance with internal and external audit requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Relevant.

• HR Diploma or other recognized HR credentials (SHRM, Compensation & Benefits certification)

• 3-5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits and/or Employee Relations

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail & data accuracy

• Stakeholder management & coordination

• Confidentiality & discretion

• Analytical mindset with Excel & Power BI proficiency

• Strong communication & conflict resolution skills

Role within the organization

Reporting to: Compensation, Benefits & Employee Relations Manager.

job Location:

An Nubariyah, West Nubariyah, Egypt