HR Generalist (Cairo-based, 12-month contract)

About the role

Agoda's People Team in Cairo is looking for an HR Generalist on a 12-month contract at Senior Analyst level, reporting to the Cairo Business Partner. The role partners with the Business Partner and other People Team subject matter experts to deliver reliable HR operations and support the employee life cycle from onboarding through offboarding, while handling local HR administrative compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, employee changes and offboarding, making sure documents, approvals and system updates are completed on time.
• Maintain accurate employee information in HR systems and local personnel files, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare routine employment letters and HR documentation using approved templates, and share employee data with Payroll, Benefits and other People teams.
• Answer routine employee and manager queries on HR processes and route specialist or sensitive questions to the right team.
• Support the Business Partner with HR documentation and administrative controls aligned with company policies and local requirements, including compliance checklists, calendars and audit evidence.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports on employee data, file completeness, lifecycle activity and compliance actions, and recommend practical improvements.
• Build working relationships with employees, managers and colleagues, escalate employee relations concerns, and support local employee engagement activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in HR operations, HR administration or an HR Generalist role, including responsibility for employee records and lifecycle processes.
• Working knowledge of HR documentation and administrative compliance requirements in Egypt.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Experience in a multinational setting, reviewing employee files, supporting HR audits or improving administrative workflows is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel or comparable spreadsheet tools for trackers, data reconciliation and reports.
• Experience using HR information systems and maintaining confidential employee data.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.