People and Culture Country Specialist

Allianz

Cairo, Egypt

Ref: SP864-369

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Cairo, Egypt
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
HR, Recruitment & Training
Company Industry
Insurance

Job purpose:

The people and culture country specialist supports the HR manager in driving the people & culture agenda in Egypt. This role acts as a deputy HR manager, ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations while actively contributing to key strategic HR initiatives such as employee engagement, performance management, compensation, and compliance.

The position bridges the gap between transactional HR delivery and business partnership - supporting leaders and employees, and ensuring that local practices align with Allianz global standards and Egyptian labor law.

What you do:

  • HR business partnership
  • Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees in daily people-related matters.
  • Provide advisory support on employee relations, policies, and procedures.
  • Partner with the HR manager to support business needs and organizational priorities.
  • Participate in workforce planning, organizational changes, and headcount reviews.
  • Act as deputy to the HR country lead when required and ensure business continuity.
  • Employee relations & compliance
  • Manage employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, and performance issues) in coordination with the HR manager.
  • Ensure full compliance with Egyptian labor law and Allianz policies.
  • Prepare and review employment contracts, warning letters, and HR documentation.
  • Liaise with labor offices, social insurance, and government authorities when required.
  • Onboarding & talent development
  • Lead onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
  • Collaborate with regional learning CoE to deploy global and local learning initiatives.
  • Performance, rewards & HR analytics
  • Support the annual performance management cycle (goal setting, reviews, calibration).
  • Prepare compensation data and participate in salary review and market benchmarking exercises.
  • Generate and analyze HR dashboards (turnover, headcount, absenteeism, etc.) to support management decisions.
  • Employee engagement & culture
  • Coordinate employee engagement programs (AES action plans, recognition programs, wellness initiatives).
  • Promote Allianz's people & culture values and contribute to internal communication campaigns.
  • Partner with managers to maintain a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • HR operations & projects
  • Oversee HR operations (attendance, benefits, medical insurance, payroll validation).
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data in HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors).
  • Support HR audits and process improvement projects.
  • What you bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
  • 6-8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a multinational environment.
  • Solid knowledge of Egyptian labor law and government processes.
  • Experience in employee relations, recruitment, and HR operations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English and Arabic.
  • High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and problem-solving ability.
  • We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is a key priority for us. This is why we build work well programs to provide you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.

    What we offer:

    We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is a key priority for us. This is why we build work well programs to provide you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.

    At Allianz Partners, AI is revolutionizing customer service and claims management through innovative solutions. These AI-driven tools enhance productivity by streamlining complex claims processes, reducing administrative burdens, and accelerating resolution times. Our AI-powered technology has made claims processing faster, offering quicker resolutions, all while ensuring human oversight for claims to maintain service integrity. By embracing AI and emerging technologies, Allianz Partners continues to lead the industry, meeting ever-changing customer needs with innovative solutions. Our commitment to ethical AI practices safeguards data integrity and trust, ensuring responsible deployment across all operations. This approach not only enhances customer experiences but also supports strategic initiatives like fraud detection and personalized product offerings, solidifying Allianz Partners' position as a leader in the insurance sector.

    Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

    At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust.

    We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

    Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

    About the Company

    With over 159,000 employees from 172 nationalities across more than 70 countries, we are one of the world's most trusted insurance and asset management companies. We offer a broad range of products and services in property/casualty insurance, life/health insurance, and asset management. We have our largest operational presence in Europe, and our parent company, Allianz SE, is headquartered in Munich, Germany. From jobs in Actuarial, Business and IT to Inhouse Consulting and Investment Management - your opportunities are endless!

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