HR Specialist

We're looking for an HR Specialist to support our HR function through automation, structured hiring, and performance management that gets results. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced media/tech environment, brings a positive and proactive attitude, and enjoys supporting the organization through periods of growth and change.

Key Responsibilities to Assist in;

• Developing and update organizational structures and job descriptions
• Developing and implement HR policies, procedures, and internal systems
• Supporting and continuously improve HR automation tools and workflows (HRIS, onboarding, leave management, approvals)
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, and talent acquisition across media, content, and tech functions
• Supporting the building of talent pipelines suited to a media agency / tech hiring environment
• Partner with hiring managers on job scoping, interview design, and offer negotiation
• Designing and managing performance management systems and KPIs, including goal-setting, reviews, and calibration
• Supporting managers in setting measurable KPIs and giving effective feedback.
• coordinating learning & development initiatives.
• Supporting management in improving organizational effectiveness and employee performance
• Contributing to a positive, high-performance culture across all offices (Egypt, UAE, and beyond)
• Supporting change management initiatives as the company scales and formalizes its people practices
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for employees on HR matters, resolving issues with fairness and speed
• Preparing HR reports, workforce analytics, and management insights.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development, ideally in a People Partner or similar role.
• Proven experience hiring for media agencies, content companies, or tech organizations
• Hands-on experience with HR automation tools and HRIS platforms
• Very good to excellent knowledge of performance management and KPI frameworks, with experience designing and running performance cycles
• Experience developing HR policies, processes, and organizational structures
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including excellent written and spoken English

Skills & Competencies

• Positive, resilient mindset - brings energy and a "fighting spirit" even under pressure or ambiguity
• Change agent - comfortable supporting culture change and challenging how things have always been done
• Proactive - spots problems before they're flagged and takes initiative without waiting to be asked
• Fast learner - picks up new tools, systems, and business context quickly
• Strong communicator - excellent command of English, both written and verbal, across all levels of the organization
• Data-driven - comfortable working with KPIs, dashboards, and performance data to inform decisions
• Discreet and trustworthy - handles sensitive employee matters with sound judgment