Job Description

HR Generalist

Purpose of the Job

The Human Resources Generalist supports a wide variety of HR related activities, including but not limited to areas of benefits, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, and training and development. S/He responsibilities will also include navigating HR databases for all phases of an employee life cycle, including activities related to HRIS systems, benefits, payroll, and projects, ensuring the delivery of human resources services and programs to countries assigned, are supported by the organization at large.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

• Support and coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer coordination, and onboarding activities. • Organize and conduct New Employee Orientation, onboarding, offboarding, and exit interview processes.
• Assist with the development of position descriptions and updates.

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain personnel files and ensure records are complete, accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with record retention requirements. • Update HR systems and records and generate reports as needed. • Administer, record, and complete payroll information for assigned country offices. • Process and track all HR-related invoices for the department.

Employee Relations, Benefits & Performance Management

• Ensure effective benefits administration by supporting employees, responding to inquiries, and assisting with benefit claims or concerns; research potential new benefits and providers. • Support the annual and probationary performance processes for all country offices. • Assist in the development and implementation of the employee handbook, HR policies, procedures, and manuals.

Training & Organizational Support

• Assist in planning and coordinating internal training sessions and workshops.
• Conduct training and development needs assessments, assist in developing training plans, conduct employee satisfaction surveys, and maintain training records.

• Support documentation of training participation and evaluation results.

• Perform other HR-related duties and projects assigned.

Employee Engagement and Communication

• Support HR-led initiatives such as employee satisfaction surveys, recognition programs, and well-being activities.
• Help draft and distribute internal HR communications and updates.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related study required, with a master's degree in Human Resources.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional human resources experience.
• Outstanding communication, Emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high integrity and discretion
• Experience with ADP payroll is a plus.
• Proficient in speaking Arabic. Exposure to Coptic culture is a plus.
• Proven organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Follow-through skills and ability to efficiently coordinate multiple tasks.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Limited to office work environment; sitting, typing, walking, and occasional lifting of boxes and luggage.

Our Benefits

• Coptic Orphans offers a wide range of benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, optional Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, access to on-site fitness, an Employee assistance program, and paid time off. Employees have the option to participate in a company-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.