HR Business Partner

Founded in 2018, MaxAB is a rapidly growing food and grocery B2B e-commerce and distribution platform that serves a network of traditional retailers (mom-and-pop stores) across the MENA region. Using proprietary technology, MaxAB offers a transformative pull-driven supply chain and a tech-product that empowers both traditional retailers and suppliers. MaxAB offers traditional retailers the simplicity of dealing with one supplier, transparent pricing, on-demand delivery, and a range of value-added and embedded finance solutions. Suppliers benefit from MaxAB’s end-to-end supply chain solutions and business intelligence tools that allow them to accurately predict, monitor, and control the impact of their strategies in real time.

Our MaxAB talent are dedicated to uphold the MaxAB culture and values all while continuing to grow and improve services for our clients. They are innovating new ways to help improve the quality of life of the Egyptian retailer and soon to other retailers globally.

If you are passionate about working hard to make an impact and innovate new solutions, MaxAB is looking for top talent.

Job summary

Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, understanding their unique needs and challenges, and providing HR guidance to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departmental Heads to develop and implement HR strategies that are aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the function to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations when necessary.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Offer guidance on reward and compensation matters, including salary planning, promotion cycles, and bonus allocations, ensuring equity and competitiveness.
  

• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs, participating in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
• Facilitate and guide various HR projects across the function, including change management initiatives, workforce planning, and talent development programs.
• Ensure compliance with specific legal requirements and labor laws, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Participate in the recruitment process for key positions, providing input on the selection and onboarding of talent.
  

• Act as a change agent, supporting and managing change within the business, often navigating through ambiguity and complexity.
• Advise on organizational design and structure, optimizing for efficiency, scalability, and agility.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance, encouraging feedback and collaborative problem-solving.
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning, identifying potential employee development opportunities and gaps in talent.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring they are thoughtfully integrated into all aspects of the employee experience.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. Master's degree preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in a similar role.
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze data and develop reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve the organization's goals.