HR Specialist

About the role

CADMUS International School in Alburouj, Cairo, is looking for an HR Specialist within its Human Resources department. The role provides business and administrative support and coordination across HR areas, and assists every stage of the employment process, including orientation and training of new staff.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the School Director on manpower planning, prepare the first draft of staffing needs and forward it to the HR Manager and Regional Director.
• Administer attendance and leave records, follow up on employee files and raise attendance issues to the direct supervisor, School Director and HR Manager.
• Handle recruitment for local and expat staff: post vacancies, screen and shortlist resumes, organise technical tests and demo lessons, run first interviews, schedule interviews with line managers and carry out reference checks.
• Write feedback, keep candidate files and applications updated, collect documents from new joiners and follow up on letters of intent, employment contracts and confidentiality agreements.
• Organise orientation and induction programmes for new and returning staff, and manage the issuance and renewal of insurance policies.
• Maintain HR files and records, ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, and run HR roundtables in the school.
• Develop and follow up on performance improvement plans and talent development programmes, and ensure classroom observations are carried out efficiently.
• Update HR documents and websites such as the Employee Handbook and Onboarding website, and perform other tasks as requested.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the field.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic; HR certification is a plus.
• Professional behaviour, ethical conduct, teamwork, communication, flexibility, attention to detail and ability to manage time and priorities.
• Meets local employment requirements, including reference and criminal background checks.