People & Development Assistant

About the role

A new People & Development Assistant position has been created within the HR team of Portaluna, a Morgans Originals hotel in Egypt, which is the first of its kind in the country. The role supports the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding to learning and development and workplace culture.

Key responsibilities

• Talent acquisition support: help draft and post job descriptions, screen resumes, coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates.
• Onboarding: prepare welcome packages, coordinate contract signing and run the orientation of new hires.
• HR administration: maintain and update employee databases and digital personnel files, and track employment contracts and renewals.
• Learning and development: coordinate training sessions, book venues or virtual platforms, evaluate training effectiveness and track attendance.
• Day-to-day operations: act as first point of contact for employee questions on internal policies and handle general HR administration.
• Employee engagement: help organize company events, team-building activities and initiatives that improve the workplace environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• 0-2 years of HR experience; previous HR internships are a strong plus.
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English.
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail, with discretion when handling confidential information.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

What we offer

• A supportive, dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
• A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Career advancement opportunities within the People & Development department.