HR Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

General

Recruitment & Onboarding

- Support recruitment efforts by coordinating job postings, screening CVs, and scheduling interviews.

- Assist in conducting interviews and reference checks.

- Facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring new hires are properly welcomed and integrated.

- Maintain and update employee records in the HR system.

Employee Relations & Support

- Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries on HR policies, benefits, and procedures.

- Support the implementation of performance management processes, including performance reviews and probation evaluations.

- Help manage employee requests, grievances, and conflict resolution in collaboration with the HR Manager.

HR Administration & Compliance

- Maintain employee files and ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

- Assist in ensuring company compliance with labor laws, Tamkeen requirements, and internal policies.

- Prepare basic HR reports and support audits or government submissions when needed.

Learning, Engagement & Culture

- Assist with organizing internal training, workshops, and employee engagement activities.

- Participate in the planning of employee recognition initiatives and well-being programs.

- Manage day-to-day HR operations including processing compensation changes, preparing employment contracts, maintaining accurate personnel records, and tracking absenteeism to support compliance and operational efficiency.

- Support employee offboarding and exit interviews.

Compensation & Benefits Support

- Coordinate leave tracking and attendance.

- Provide support in payroll preparation by collecting timesheets and validating leave data.

- Liaise with insurance or benefits providers for staff queries.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- 5–7 years of relevant HR experience.

- Knowledge of Bahrain labor law and HR compliance.

- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Zoho People, Workday, or similar).

- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, CIPD Level 3–5) is a plus.

Skills

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethics in all HR practices.

- Organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Familiarity with HR operations and employee lifecycle management.

- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Job Type: Full-time