Head of People Function SCCT

Head of Human Resources Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT)

Location: Port Said East Port Egypt
Business Unit: Suez Canal Container Terminal S.A.E. (SCCT)
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Are you ready to shape the future of global trade

At APM Terminals a global leader in port and terminal operations and part of the A.P. MollerMaersk Group we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. With a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement we connect economies and communities worldwide.

Join us at SCCT our strategic JV terminal in Port Said East Port where were embarking on an exciting transformation journey. As Head of Human Resources youll play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy building future-ready capabilities and fostering a culture of performance accountability and engagement.

What we offer

At APM Terminals we foster a dynamic learning and development culture that empowers our people to thrive. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures every team member has the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

As part of our team youll benefit from:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for strategic leadership in a multinational setting
• Exposure to complex labor relations and union management
• A culture that values innovation work-life balance and professional growth

The role

As Head of HR youll be a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team leading the full spectrum of HR functions to support SCCTs operational and strategic goals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Defining and executing the People Strategy aligned with business objectives and Maersks HR framework
• Leading organizational design and workforce planning for current operations and future growth
• Driving talent acquisition succession planning and leadership development
• Building a learning culture that enables managers to develop high-performing teams
• Managing employee and industrial relations including union engagement and CBA renewals
• Ensuring compliance with Egyptian labor law and internal policies
• Overseeing compensation benefits and HR services with a focus on competitiveness and efficiency
• Embedding a performance and accountability culture across all levels
• Championing diversity inclusion and ethical conduct
• Developing a high-performing HR team with strategic and operational capabilities
• Contributing to business strategy and transformation as a member of the Terminal Management Team

Who were looking for

Were seeking a lean-minded HR leader who is naturally curious committed to solving problems at the root and driven to make things better every day.

Youll bring:

• A university degree in HR Business Administration or a related field (postgraduate studies preferred)
• 1215 years of experience in terminal or industrial environments with at least 5 years in senior (HR) leadership
• Strong expertise in talent management organizational design and leadership development
• Business acumen and the ability to align people strategy with business priorities
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across senior and multicultural teams
• Analytical thinking sound decision-making and change leadership capabilities
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)

Ready to apply

Join us and be part of a team thats redefining industry standards and making a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and help us build a brighter futuretogether.

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