HR Manager - Talent Acquisition And People Operation

About Araby Brand

Araby Brand is a full-service digital marketing agency operating across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, offering services across media buying, content, design, branding, SEO, CRO, e-commerce, PR, and business strategy.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on HR manager to lead our HR function, manage the existing HR team, and take ownership of talent acquisition and people operations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building a strong recruitment function, improving HR processes, developing the team, and ensuring HR operates independently and efficiently with minimal executive intervention.

What we’re looking for

A strong HR leader who can build, lead, and execute — someone who can develop the HR team, attract top talent, build efficient systems, solve problems independently, and provide reliable HR support to the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the HR team.
• Own the full recruitment cycle across all departments and seniority levels.
• Build proactive sourcing and headhunting strategies, especially for digital marketing and specialized roles.
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Improve recruitment processes, interview structures, assessments, and hiring quality.
• Build and improve HR policies, SOPs, workflows, and systems.
• Manage onboarding, probation, performance management, employee relations, and retention.
• Ensure accurate HR operations, documentation, payroll coordination, and compliance with Egyptian labor regulations.
• Develop workforce plans and support organizational structure and career paths.
• Build HR dashboards and provide management with actionable people insights.
• Reduce dependency on CEO follow-up by creating clear ownership and accountability within the HR function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing and developing an HR team.
• Strong hands-on recruitment, sourcing, and headhunting experience.
• Experience hiring specialized and hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, performance management, employee relations, and Egyptian labor law.
• Experience building HR processes, policies, and SOPs.
• Experience in a digital/marketing agency, technology company, startup, or fast-paced environment is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent knowledge of LinkedIn, Excel, HR systems, and recruitment platforms.

Key competencies

• Strong leadership and people management
• Talent sourcing and headhunting
• High ownership and accountability
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving
• Process building and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Data-driven and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Benefits

• Comprehensive social and health insurance coverage.
• Growth opportunities: Be part of a team that values personal and professional development, with continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Innovative environment: Work in a dynamic, agile setting where creativity and innovation are encouraged.
• Impactful work: Play a crucial role in driving the growth and success of our clients' businesses.
• Collaborative culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence and teamwork.
• Flexible work arrangements: Enjoy flexible working options, including remote work, to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Annual profit share.