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Foreground.

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 Our client is a leading regional developer of large-scale public-private partnership (PPP) projects across oil and gas, energy transition, water distribution, and social infrastructure, with a substantial portfolio of projects under management and a growing family of operating companies. Alongside its development business, the group runs an active investment platform backing high-potential, fast-growth technology companies. The group's headquarters is based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, supporting operations across the wider region.
 
 
 We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrator to support the human resources function at the group's headquarters in Bahrain. This is a hands-on HR support role focused on accurate record-keeping, lifecycle administration, and compliance. The successful candidate will be a dependable point of contact for employee HR matters, comfortable managing documentation and deadlines, and trusted to handle confidential information with discretion in a corporate head-office environment.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR files, ensuring data integrity and strict confidentiality.
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 Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract and offer letter preparation, confirmations, transfers, and offboarding documentation.
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 Coordinate visa, work permit, and residency processes through the relevant Bahrain authorities (LMRA, GOSI, and related bodies), working with PRO services as needed.
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 Assist with payroll preparation by collating and verifying attendance, leave, and related inputs for review.
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 Administer and track leave, attendance, and probation records, and respond to employee queries on HR policies and procedures.
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 Provide recruitment administration support, including scheduling interviews, candidate correspondence, and coordination with the talent acquisition team.
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 Prepare HR letters, certificates, and standard correspondence as required.
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 Support HR reporting by maintaining trackers and compiling data for periodic reviews.
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 Help ensure compliance with Bahrain Labour Law, GOSI requirements, and internal HR policies and procedures.
 
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 Three to six years of HR administration experience, ideally within a corporate, infrastructure, energy, or holding-company environment.
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 Working knowledge of Bahrain Labour Law, LMRA and GOSI processes, and government documentation requirements.
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 Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
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 A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with an HRIS is an advantage.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English required; Arabic strongly preferred.
 
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HR Admin (HRA001)

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 Foreground
 
 is partnering with a
 
 leading regional infrastructure investment group
 
 to appoint a
 
 Head of Asset Management
 
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 The organization invests in, owns, and operates long-term infrastructure and PPP assets developed in collaboration with public-sector stakeholders. The group is well-capitalised, active across multiple infrastructure sectors, and focused on disciplined, long-term value creation.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Head of Asset Management will be responsible for the
 
 financial, operational, and commercial performance
 
 of a portfolio of infrastructure assets across construction and operational phases.
 
 
 This is a senior leadership role requiring deep PPP experience, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments while protecting and enhancing investor returns.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Portfolio &amp; Strategic Asset Management
 
 
 
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 Define and execute the asset management strategy to maximise value and risk-adjusted returns
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 Lead portfolio planning, performance reviews, and value optimisation initiatives
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 Provide strategic insight to executive leadership and the Board, with a focus on IRR protection and enhancement
 
 
 
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 Construction &amp; Transition Oversight
 
 
 
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 Oversee construction-phase performance, including cost control, schedule adherence, and delivery milestones
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 Act as senior interface with Independent Engineers, lenders, and technical advisors
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 Ensure effective transition from development into steady-state operations
 
 
 
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 Operational &amp; Performance Management
 
 
 
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 Monitor compliance with concession agreements and regulatory requirements
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 Track financial, technical, and operational KPIs across the full PPP lifecycle
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 Oversee O&amp;M contractors, driving performance delivery, efficiency, and cost discipline
 
 
 
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 Commercial &amp; Financial Management
 
 
 
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 Maintain oversight of financial models, budgets, forecasts, and long-term projections
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 Monitor lender covenants and financing obligations
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 Identify refinancing and capital optimisation opportunities during the operational phase
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 Lead contractual claims, compensation events, and dispute avoidance strategies
 
 
 
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 Governance, Risk &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
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 Ensure robust governance frameworks, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
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 Lead portfolio-wide risk management initiatives
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 Act as senior point of contact with government authorities, JV partners, lenders, and contractors
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 Oversee JV arrangements and ensure timely reporting to internal stakeholders
 
 
 
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 Reporting &amp; Decision Support
 
 
 
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 Establish structured reporting across asset performance, risk, and financial health
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 Present regular updates to executive leadership, Boards, and investment partners
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 Enable data-driven decision-making across the portfolio
 
 
 
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 Team Leadership
 
 
 
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 Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing asset management team
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 Embed strong commercial discipline, accountability, and performance culture
 
 
 
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 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
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 Bachelors degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; Masters preferred
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 10&ndash;15+ years experience in infrastructure asset management, project finance, or PPP environments
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 Proven experience managing assets under PPP structures (e.g. BOO, BOOT, DBFO)
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 Full lifecycle exposure from construction through steady-state operations
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 Direct engagement with lenders, authorities, and public-sector stakeholders
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 Strong understanding of concession frameworks, financial structuring, O&amp;M performance, and risk management
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 Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
 
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Head of Asset Management (HOA001)

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