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junior project manager

cdd team lead

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As a CDD Team Lead within the AML Operations team, you will oversee customer due diligence (CDD) processes across corporate and retail clients. This may include onboarding, real-time payment name screening, ongoing name screening, and periodic reviews.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will be responsible for managing a team to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes in line with regulatory standards and internal policies. The role requires strong leadership, flexibility in managing varied workflows, and exceptional attention to detail to safeguard against financial crime and Ops risks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead and develop a team of CDD analysts, ensuring SLA and quality standards are consistently met.
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 Oversee end-to-end CDD processes, including onboarding, real-time and ongoing name screening, and periodic reviews for both corporate and retail clients.
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 Support review and resolution of complex cases, and risk assessments, including sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts.
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 Ensure accurate and timely case handling, with proper documentation and audit readiness.
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 Meeting regulatory standards and internal policies by ensuring SOPs are updated, workflows are optimised, and by supporting system enhancements.
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 Collaborate with Compliance, Business, and Technology teams to resolve issues, and provide subject matter expertise.
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 Assisting with other tasks as required.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field.
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 6+ years of experience in CDD operations for both corporate and retail, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
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 Strong knowledge of global AML/CFT regulations, customer due diligence, and screening requirements.
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 Proven ability to meet SLA, quality, and productivity targets.
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 Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with strong attention to detail and adaptability.
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CDD Team Lead

Bank ABC

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 Bank ABC seeks to recruit a Bahrain Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in the Group Compliance Department based in our Head Office, in Bahrain.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Bahrain MLRO is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all aspects of ABC Group&rsquo;s AML/CTF Policies, Standards as well as the Sanctions and Financial Crime Program in Bahrain in order to manage compliance and regulatory risk.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities of the role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to the Group Head of Financial Crime Compliance, the job holder will:
 
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 Understand the Bahrain regulatory environment and identify all applicable regulations
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 Act as ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s main point of contact and reporting officer with respect to financial crime compliance and respond promptly to any reasonable request made by the Central Bank of Bahrain or other Bahrain law enforcement.
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 Support the Group Head of Financial Crime Officer (GHFCC) in implementing and executing the ABC Group's Financial Crime compliance policies and standards on an ongoing basis.
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 Establish and maintain ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s AML/CFT policies and procedures
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 Monitor the day-to-day operation and regulatory developments and report any new or proposed regulation or legislation that may impact ABC Bahrain to the GHFCC
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 Ensure ABC Bahrain complies with the AML Law and any other applicable AML/CFT legislation and regulations as well as the Group&rsquo;s internal AML/CFT policies and standards.
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 Support and facilitate effective functioning of the Bahrain Compliance and Financial Crime Committee (CFCC).
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 Support Senior Management and the Board in discharging their FCC responsibilities through review of MLRO related MI and outputs in line with Group policy and standards.
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 Proactively engage with other departments/functions to comply with the Bank FCC policy and standards.
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 Support the testing and implementation of new reports and financial crime related systems for ABC Bahrain, including supporting the GHFCC in ownership of systems and procedures governing their use
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 Provide financial crime compliance advice, guidance and direction to departments in Bahrain.
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 Provide guidance and advice, and where required, approve any changes to operating procedures. This includes providing input into the development of new procedures resulting from new product developments and initiatives.
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 Lead and drive implementation of FC policies and standards particularly in relation to transaction monitoring, transaction screening, suspicious activity reporting, CDD and C-RAM in ABC Bahrain.
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 Identify and assess the compliance risks applicable to the Bahrain Unit and produce annual reports on the effectiveness of the licensee&rsquo;s AML / CFT controls, for consideration by senior management.
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 Report to management on financial crime issues requiring attention including internal control and/or system weaknesses, updates to financial crime policies and procedures, and oversight of financial crime for Bahrain.
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 Coordinate the annual external audit review of Bahrain Compliance (''Agreed Upon Procedures") in conjunction with the Bank&rsquo;s external auditors, including review of findings and ensuring corrective action.
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 Support, review and action any regulatory inspections, audits or local testing reviews specific to financial crime compliance including ensuring corrective actions are taken.
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 Self-identify control gaps through formal GRC Issues in areas under responsibility
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 Ensure closure of outstanding self-identified and audit issues within the stipulated target date.
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 Review, advise on, action "unusual/suspicious" transactions and alerts generated from financial crime systems or manual reports, and ensure appropriate action including exiting, maintaining or enhanced monitoring of relationships
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 Act as ABC Bahrain&rsquo;s main point of contact in respect of handling internal suspicious transaction reports from the licensee&rsquo;s staff and as the main contact for the Financial Intelligence Directorate, the CBB and other concerned bodies regarding AML/CFT.
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 Make external suspicious transactions reports to the Financial Intelligence Directorate and the Compliance Directorate.
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 Lead, drive and develop the MLRO team in Bahrain by ensuring they understand and fulfil their job roles and responsibilities and are appropriately skilled.
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 Establish and maintain adequate arrangements for staff awareness and training on AML/CFT matters (whether internal or external)
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 Provide training sessions to staff related to targeted FC trends and systems.
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 Provide mentoring to compliance officers in order to ensure a consistent quality of work within the team
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 Manage Correspondent Bank and Swift KYC Registry requests and updates.
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 Manage high-risk CDD/KYC on-boarding and periodic review escalations
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 Perform Quality Assurance testing and oversight of 1st line of defense.
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 Perform User Acceptance Test (UAT) and the roll-out of FC Systems and provide input on business requirements, validation exercise etc.
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 Ensure timely reporting of regulatory reports (e.g CBB Exposures, etc)
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 Manage Bahrain&rsquo;s Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
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 Areas of Knowledge, Qualification and Experience
 
 
 
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 9+ years&rsquo; experience in a financial institution with experience in compliance or related risk management disciplines. With a minimum of 3 years in MLRO/DMLRO related role.
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 University graduate &amp; ACAMS/ICA or equivalent
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 Exemplary integrity, ethics, independence and resilience.
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 Strong analytical skills
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 Clear written and spoken communications
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 Strong background and understanding of key and applicable FC laws and regulations as well as risks and controls.
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 Strong coordination and follow-up skills
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 Excellent interpersonal skills for handling diverse situations
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 Planning and project management skills
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 Strong time management skills
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 Able to work in a dynamic environment while managing change
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 Self-motivated and able to be accountable for completing tasks
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Bahrain Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Braxtone Group

Role Purpose:Responsible for the budget targets and strategy execution of the Consumer Lines business and to design, implement, and manage a fully functional telesales business unit that is focused on strong retention of existing customers, continuously converts a large customer database into qualified leads and closed sales, and adding new leads to the database, through structured processes, data-driven automation, and an empowered telesales team.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities1. Business Unit Setup<ul><li>Establish the telesales division structure, staffing, and performance framework.</li><li>Develop operational workflows covering data intake, qualification, lead management, and sales conversion.</li><li>Define and implement KPIs and dashboards to measure conversion, productivity, and ROI.</li></ul>2. Data &amp; Lead Management<ul><li>Build a continuous data funnel: develop partnerships and campaigns to acquire fresh data daily.</li><li>Supervise data cleaning, enrichment, and qualification processes through lead generation agents.</li><li>Implement systems to automate lead tracking and scheduling based on renewal dates and expiry patterns.</li></ul>3. Lead Generation &amp; Automation<ul><li>Manage lead generation agents responsible for outbound calls to validate customer information and qualify prospects.</li><li>Design and oversee the automation of lead scoring, segmentation, and pipeline movement.</li><li>Ensure compliance with PDPL and data privacy regulations in all data handling and outreach activities.</li></ul>4. Telesales Operations<ul><li>Develop call scripts, objection-handling frameworks, and sales sequences tailored for motor insurance customers.</li><li>Manage telesales agents who contact qualified leads based on policy renewal cycles to close sales.</li><li>Annual training program for the Telesales team</li><li>Drive performance through coaching, daily huddles, and continuous improvement of talk tracks and sales playbooks.</li></ul>5. Performance &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Analyze conversion metrics, agent productivity, and campaign effectiveness.</li><li>Generate performance reports and actionable insights for management.</li><li>Recommend process or technology improvements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.</li></ul>&nbsp;Candidate ProfileEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.</li><li>Certification in telesales management or CRM systems (preferred).</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 5–7 years of experience in telesales management within insurance or financial services.</li><li>Proven track record of setting up or managing a telesales operation for motor insurance or related personal lines.</li><li>Strong understanding of lead generation, CRM automation, data funnels, and outbound telesales processes.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul><li>Excellent leadership and team development skills.</li><li>Strong knowledge of CRM and telesales systems (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, custom solutions, etc).</li><li>Analytical mindset with experience using dashboards, metrics, and performance tools.</li><li>Fluent in English. Arabic is an advantage.</li><li>Strong communication, motivational, and coaching skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;KPIs / Success Metrics<ul><li>Growth in qualified lead volume.</li><li>Lead-to-sale conversion rate.</li><li>Cost per acquisition.</li><li>Agent productivity (calls per day, talk time, conversion).</li><li>Database growth and renewal retention rates.</li></ul>

Tele-sales Manager

Müller's Solutions

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 M&uuml;ller's Solutions is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Temenos Technical Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of Temenos implementations and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. You will work closely with project managers, business analysts, and developers to design, develop, and integrate Temenos solutions that meet client requirements. Your leadership will be essential in guiding the technical team and ensuring adherence to best practices.
 
 
 
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 Lead the technical design and implementation of Temenos solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives
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 Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
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 Oversee the development and integration of Temenos modules to deliver a seamless banking experience
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 Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to developers, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to architectural standards
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 Manage technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and technical guides
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 Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions in a timely manner
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 Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in Temenos technology
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
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 Proven experience as a Technical Lead or in a similar role, with a focus on Temenos products
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 Strong understanding of Temenos functionalities, database concepts, and application development
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 Proficiency in programming languages and technologies relevant to Temenos solutions
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 Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering quality solutions
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 Experience with project management methodologies and tools
 
 
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 Preferred qualifications:
 
 
 
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 Certifications related to Temenos technologies
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 Experience with agile methodologies and cloud-based implementations
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 Familiarity with financial industry standards and practices
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Temenos Technical Lead

Muller's Solutions

<div>M&uuml;ller's Solutions is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Temenos Technical Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of Temenos implementations and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. You will work closely with project managers, business analysts, and developers to design, develop, and integrate Temenos solutions that meet client requirements. Your leadership will be essential in guiding the technical team and ensuring adherence to best practices. 
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Lead the technical design and implementation of Temenos solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.</li><li>Oversee the development and integration of Temenos modules to deliver a seamless banking experience.</li><li>Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to developers, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to architectural standards.</li><li>Manage technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and technical guides.</li><li>Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions in a timely manner.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in Temenos technology.</li></ul>
Requirements 
Requirements:<ul><li> 
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience as a Technical Lead or in a similar role, with a focus on Temenos products.</li><li>Strong understanding of Temenos functionalities, database concepts, and application development.</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages and technologies relevant to Temenos solutions.</li><li>Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering quality solutions.</li><li>Experience with project management methodologies and tools.</li></ul> 
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Certifications related to Temenos technologies.</li><li>Experience with agile methodologies and cloud-based implementations.</li><li>Familiarity with financial industry standards and practices.</li></ul></div>

Bespoke Professionals

Location: Bahrain Salary: Competitive Base + High Commission Perks: Company Car ProvidedJoin a dynamic real estate company working on incredible residential and commercial projects across Bahrain. We&rsquo;re looking for a Senior Sales Manager who&rsquo;s confident, driven, and ready to lead a winning sales team.What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li>Lead and motivate the real estate sales team.</li><li>Drive sales and leasing activities for premium properties.</li><li>Build and manage strong client relationships.</li><li>Oversee project launches, open houses, and marketing initiatives.</li><li>Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary + high commission (uncapped).</li><li>Company car and fuel allowance.</li><li>Work on prestigious projects with top developers.</li><li>Growth-focused, energetic work environment.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate<ul><li>Confident, goal-oriented, and passionate about real estate.</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Valid Bahrain driving license.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, ContractApplication Question(s):<ul><li>How many years of experience do you have in Real Estate sales or leasing ?</li><li>What is your nationality ?</li><li>How much did you generate revenue by closing deals on real estate ?</li></ul>

Senior Sales Manager – Real Estate

talabat

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 When you think of food delivery in the MENA region, talabat is likely the first name that comes to mind. Established in Kuwait in 2004, we have rapidly expanded to become a leading player in the region. Today, we proudly facilitate the delivery of hundreds of millions of orders annually, ranging from food to groceries and other essential products, across countries with a dedicated team of 3K+ employees
 
 
 Our vast network includes partnerships with more than 27K+ brands and nearly 50K branches. Notably, our innovative Quick Commerce platform, talabat Mart (tMart), revolutionizes grocery delivery, ensuring essentials reach our customers within just 30 minutes
 
 
 At talabat, we are committed to fostering a sustainable ecosystem that benefits our customers, partners, team members, riders, and the communities we serve. Our #techforgood initiative exemplifies this commitment by enabling customers to effortlessly contribute to vital causes. Since launching in 2020, this program has facilitated the donation of over one million meals and contributed more than $1.5 million to charitable causes, enhancing food security and supporting well-being in the region
 
 
 As a proud member of the Delivery Hero family, a global leader in online food delivery and q-commerce, talabat continues to innovate and lead in delivering excellence and convenience to our customers&rsquo; doorsteps
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 As a Sr. Specialist People Operations at Talabat, you&rsquo;ll be at the heart of driving people strategies that enable business success.
 
 
 Acting as the vital link between our business teams and Centers of Excellence (CoEs), you'll bring a full-circle HR experience to the table&mdash;from partnering and performance to rewards and compliance.
 
 
 You'll lead employee experience initiatives, manage high-impact projects, and help drive transformation across the organization.
 
 
 If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about building a strong, people-first culture, this role is for you.
 
 
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 360&deg; HR Delivery: Provide end-to-end HR support across talent management, total rewards, performance, and local labor law compliance.
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 Be the Bridge: Act as the main connection point between business leaders and our Centers of Excellence (CoEs), translating business needs into actionable people strategies.
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 Enhance the Employee Experience: Champion initiatives that foster engagement, recognition, and wellbeing across teams and functions.
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 Project Management: Lead and deliver complex, cross-functional people projects&mdash;ranging from office expansions and restructuring to policy standardization and HRIS rollouts.
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 Enable Change: Support organizational transformation by driving change management programs and coaching leaders through business pivots and restructuring.
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 Compliance &amp; Governance: Ensure adherence to Bahrain labor law and regulatory frameworks, including contracts, visa processes, terminations, and dispute resolution.
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 HR Reporting &amp; Analytics: Leverage data to track people metrics, monitor attrition trends, support MPP (manpower planning), and deliver insights to leadership.
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 Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for sensitive employee matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach to conflict resolution.
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 Drive Localization &amp; Diversity Initiatives: Support nationalization efforts (e.g., Tamkeen programs) and lead diversity and inclusion projects aligned with business priorities.
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 Policy &amp; Process Improvements: Continuously review and enhance HR policies and SOPs to improve efficiency and employee experience.
 
 
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 4&ndash;6 years of experience in HR operations, business partnering, or a related function.
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 Strong grasp of HR fundamentals including compensation, employment law, employee engagement, and performance.
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 Demonstrated ability to lead projects and change initiatives end-to-end.
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 Strategic thinker with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
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 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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 Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments with constant evolution.
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 Native Arabic Speaker
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Sr. Specialist People Operations

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