Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist
ABOUT SHIFT EV:
Shift EV is an electric vehicle technology company, based in Cairo, Egypt. Our vision is to expedite the adoption of electric vehicles in Egypt and the region by developing state-of-the-art electric drivetrain solutions. Our team members are top-notch industrial and academic experts from MIT and Intel. We are backed by local and global VCs on our mission to electrify fleets. We are looking for new members to expand our tightly-knit team.
YOU’LL WORK ON:
You’ll take ownership of payroll, compensation, and benefits operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all employee-related financial matters. You’ll also play a key role in analyzing and improving C&B strategies while ensuring our practices are aligned with company objectives and labor laws.
YOU'LL HAVE OWNERSHIP OVER:
Managing monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in salaries, deductions, bonuses, and other pay components
Managing and running salary increase cycles
Ensuring full compliance with local labor laws and social insurance regulations related to compensation and payroll
Leading compensation and benefits initiatives, including benchmarking, salary reviews, and benefits administration
Maintaining and updating payroll records and HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality
Supporting audits and internal reviews related to payroll and compensation
Preparing payroll-related reports and providing insights for HR and Finance teams
Ensuring accurate and timely submission of social insurance, tax filings, and other required government reports
Collaborating with Finance and other departments to align payroll activities with broader business processes
Responding to employee inquiries regarding salaries, benefits, deductions, and other pay-related topics
YOU ARE:
BSc degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
4+ years of experience in payroll and/or compensation and benefits
Solid understanding of Egyptian labor laws, social insurance, and payroll tax requirements
Experienced in working with HRIS and payroll systems
Detail-oriented, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:
A startup where your work and contributions really count, growth-opportunity in a variety of skills and career directions
Shift EV is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity