Group HR Director

About the role

The Group HR Director will lead strategic HR initiatives for NoVi Holding, a diversified group operating in design & finishing, marketing services, and luxury lifestyle brands, reporting directly to CEO Ahmed Mohsen.

What you will do

• Design and implement group-wide talent acquisition and retention strategies aligned with the creative, marketing, and luxury brand portfolios.
• Oversee HR governance, policies, and compliance across all subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and international best practices.
• Lead the development of leadership pipelines and succession plans for senior roles in design, marketing, and brand management functions.
• Drive employee engagement programs that reflect the high‑touch, design‑focused culture of NoVi Designs & Finishing and the premium experience of Maison Nefer.
• Partner with Finance and IT shared services to integrate HR analytics, workforce planning, and digital HR platforms across the group.
• Manage compensation and benefits frameworks that balance competitive market positioning with the cost structures of the diversified businesses.
• Coordinate group-level learning and development initiatives, including creative skill upskilling, brand storytelling, and luxury service excellence.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and business unit leaders on organizational design, change management, and cultural integration during acquisitions or joint ventures.

What we are looking for

• 17+ years progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a diversified holding or multi‑brand environment.
• Proven track record in talent management for design, marketing, and luxury consumer sectors.
• Deep knowledge of Egyptian labor legislation and experience managing HR across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong expertise in HR analytics, workforce planning, and implementation of HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute compensation structures for creative and high‑end consumer brands.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of partnering with CEOs, CFOs, and creative directors.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, with superior communication and presentation abilities.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; SHRM‑SC or CIPD certification preferred.

How success is measured

• Time‑to‑fill critical senior roles reduced to ≤45 days across all subsidiaries.
• Employee engagement score ≥85% in annual survey, with a 5% year‑over‑year improvement.
• Retention rate of high‑potential talent ≥92% for design and luxury brand functions.
• HR cost per employee reduced by 8% through optimized shared‑service models while maintaining service quality.
• Implementation of group HRIS completed within 6 months with 95% user adoption.