Manager: African Trade Centre Global (HR & Admin)
Manager: African Trade Centre Global (HR & Administration), Real Estate & Administration Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Egypt Keywords: Human Resources, Administration, Trade Centre, Global, Real Estate
Our client is on a mission to transform the economic landscape of Africa through the establishment of African Trade Centres. They are seeking a Manager for their African Trade Centre Global portfolio, focusing on Human Resources and Administration. This role is pivotal in leading HR strategy, talent acquisition, workforce planning, labour outsourcing and administrative functions. The successful candidate will ensure HR policies, compliance, and best practices are implemented while optimizing organizational structure, employee engagement, and administrative efficiency to support trade facilitation initiatives.
- Lead HR strategy and talent acquisition within a global portfolio
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and best practices
- Optimize organizational structure and employee engagement
What you'll do:
As the Manager of the African Trade Centre Global (HR & Administration), you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of trade in Africa. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the HR strategy and talent acquisition within the global portfolio. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning while managing employee relations, compensation structures, and benefits administration. Your expertise in implementing performance management frameworks will ensure alignment with KPIs and organizational goals. You will also manage the selection, engagement, and performance of labour brokerage and outsourcing companies. In addition to your HR responsibilities, you will oversee office administration, facilities management, and operational efficiency at global offices.
- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with global objectives.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to attract and retain top talent.
- Manage employee relations, compensation structures, and benefits administration.
- Implement performance management frameworks, ensuring alignment with KPIs and organizational goals.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and global HR best practices.
- Manage the selection, engagement, and performance of labour brokerage and outsourcing companies.
- Oversee office administration, facilities management, and operational efficiency at global offices.
- Collaborate with government agencies, trade partners, and internal teams to enhance HR and administrative functions.
What you bring:
As an ideal candidate for the Manager: African Trade Centre Global (HR & Administration) position, you bring a wealth of experience in human resources and administration within a multinational environment. With your Master's degree in Human Resources or related field coupled with over 10 years of leadership experience in this domain; you have developed strong knowledge of labour laws, HR policies, and talent acquisition strategies. Your proven experience in performance management, employee engagement, and organisational development will be key to fostering a high-performance culture within the organisation. Your proficiency in HRMS, payroll systems, and digital HR platforms will be instrumental in leading the HR digital transformation within the organisation.
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development or related field.
- 10+ years of HR and administrative leadership experience in a multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of labour laws, HR policies, and talent acquisition strategies.
- Proven experience in performance management, employee engagement, and organisational development.
- Proficiency in HRMS, payroll systems, and digital HR platforms.
- Fluency in English (French or another African language is a plus).
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a pan-African multilateral financial institution with a specific focus on financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade. They provide a wide range of financial services tailored to support trade activities, including credit services, risk management, and advisory services. They employ innovative financing models that enhance the structure of Africa's trade. The bank has demonstrated robust financial health, disbursing over $42 billion between 2016 and 2020 alone. They are at the forefront of digital banking in Africa, utilising cloud-based systems that enhance operational efficiency and customer interaction.
What's next:
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About the job

Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Human Resources
Focus: HR Generalist
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Language: English - Professional working
Second Language: French - Professional working
Location: Cairo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: VC0CJS-FBB2C121
Date posted: 18 February 2025
Consultant: Zinzile Dlodlo
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