senior hr executive

AHK Realty

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Executive with strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of Bahrain / GCC labor laws to handle complete HR operations. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment, employee relations, government documentation, and HR compliance while supporting management with strategic HR initiatives.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle LMRA, CPR, visa processing, renewals, transfers, and cancellations in compliance with Bahrain regulations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Bahrain Labor Law and company HR policies.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, leave balances, and attendance systems.</li><li>Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations as per legal procedures.</li><li>Coordinate GOSI/SIO registration, medical insurance, and employee benefits.</li><li>Handle payroll coordination, overtime, EOSB calculations, and leave settlements.</li><li>Support performance appraisals, promotions, and training &amp; development initiatives.</li><li>Prepare HR reports, manpower planning, and workforce analysis for management.</li><li>Conduct HR induction, employee engagement, and policy awareness programs.</li><li>Act as a key liaison between employees, management, and government authorities.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>5 plus years of experience as HR Executive</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Bahrain Labor Law, LMRA, and MOL procedures.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).</li><li>Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and handle confidential HR matters professionally.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office and HR/payroll systems.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Senior HR Executive

Jaberi Wooden Factories W.L.L

<ul><li>Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract/grant compliance and reporting</li><li>Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement</li><li>Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives</li><li>Oversee HR operations by coordinating with external service providers (ex: payroll, benefits, recruitment) and internal staff responsible for other aspects of HR</li><li>Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of company</li><li>Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex: Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general)</li><li>Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company&rsquo;s financial strategy and hiring needs</li><li>Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same</li><li>Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization</li><li>Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows</li><li>Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action</li></ul>Required skills and qualifications<ul><li>Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles</li><li>Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity</li><li>Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills</li><li>Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning</li><li>Working knowledge of how to raise capital outside traditional lines of credit</li></ul>Preferred skills and qualifications<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance</li><li>International finance experience</li><li>Experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations</li><li>Executive experience with SaaS business models and their associated revenue recognition</li><li>Professional certification (ex: Certified Public Accountant)</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Manama: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>

Chief Financial Officers

Chief Operating Officer (COO) &ndash; University Launch &amp; OperationsLocation: Bahrain Job Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership Start Date: Immediate Industry: Higher Education / University EstablishmentAbout the RoleWe are establishing a new international university in Bahrain in collaboration with a leading UK institution. We are now seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead all operational aspects of launching and preparing the university for opening.The COO will serve as the principal executive responsible for turning the approved academic vision into a fully functioning institution&mdash;overseeing campus development, operational systems, regulatory readiness, staffing, compliance, procurement, and all administrative functions required for a successful launch.This is a hands-on, strategic role suited for a high-capacity leader who thrives in a startup environment and has deep experience in higher education operations.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership &amp; Launch Execution<ul><li>Lead the full operational setup of the university from construction readiness to first day of classes.</li><li>Develop and execute the university&rsquo;s operational roadmap, including timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and launch milestones.</li><li>Oversee procurement and installation of furniture, technology, lab equipment, and university infrastructure.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and facility partners to ensure campus readiness.</li></ul>Regulatory &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Manage licensing, regulatory submissions, and compliance requirements with relevant Bahraini authorities.</li><li>Ensure alignment with quality assurance and operational standards of the UK partner university.</li><li>Develop internal policies and procedures across all administrative areas.</li></ul>People &amp; Organizational Development<ul><li>Build the initial organizational structure and lead recruitment for key administrative and support staff.</li><li>Develop HR systems, onboarding processes, performance management, and staff development frameworks.</li><li>Foster a positive, student-centered culture informed by international best practices.</li></ul>Operational Systems &amp; Administration<ul><li>Establish and oversee operational departments:</li><li>Admissions operations</li><li>IT and digital systems</li><li>Facilities management</li><li>Procurement</li><li>Student services</li><li>Finance and administrative support</li><li>Lead implementation of key enterprise systems (SIS, HR systems, LMS in collaboration with Academic Affairs).</li></ul>Strategic &amp; Financial Oversight<ul><li>Prepare and monitor operational budgets in coordination with the Executive Team.</li><li>Support long-term financial planning and sustainability targets.</li><li>Oversee vendor contracts, service agreements, and external partnerships.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Work closely with Academic Affairs, Marketing &amp; Admissions, Finance, and the UK partner university to ensure seamless launch readiness.</li><li>Serve as a member of the Executive Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; ExperienceEssential<ul><li>Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within a university, college, or major educational institution.</li><li>Demonstrated track record in launching, expanding, or transforming large-scale education operations.</li><li>Strong knowledge of academic compliance, quality assurance frameworks, and higher-education regulations.</li><li>Experience overseeing construction projects, facilities, or IT/administrative system implementations.</li><li>Ability to lead diverse teams and build operational structures from the ground up.</li><li>Exceptional project management, communication, and analytical skills.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience working within or collaborating with UK universities or international branch campuses.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the GCC, especially Bahrain.</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Strategic and operational leadership</li><li>High accountability and ownership</li><li>Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Ability to thrive in a startup/launch environment</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management</li><li>Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in international contexts</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Opportunity to be part of building a landmark higher-education institution in Bahrain.</li><li>Executive-level influence with autonomy to shape all operational aspects.</li><li>Competitive compensation package.</li><li>Dynamic and collaborative working environment.</li></ul>How to ApplyPlease submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are suited for this role.Job Type: Full-time

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – University Launch & Operations

Bespoke Professionals

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to join our growing media company. This role requires someone who can lead with clarity, structure, and confidence, while supporting a fast-paced creative environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.</li><li>Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with company objectives.</li><li>Partner closely with department heads to support workforce planning and organisational development.</li><li>Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates across creative, marketing, production, and operational teams.</li><li>Manage employee engagement, retention initiatives, and conflict resolution when required.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Bahrain labour laws and all regulatory requirements.</li><li>Drive training, development, and performance review cycles to elevate team capability.</li><li>Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leadership, contributing to company culture and long-term growth.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of HR best practice and Bahrain labour law.</li><li>Proven experience in fast-paced industries such as media, creative, marketing, or similar environments.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to implement structured processes in an evolving organisation.</li><li>HR certifications or relevant qualifications are an advantage.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive monthly salary of 900&ndash;1000 BD.</li><li>A collaborative environment where your input directly shapes team culture and company growth.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development within a dynamic media organisation.</li></ul>If you meet the requirements and are ready for a leadership role, please apply with your updated CV.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, ContractApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your nationality ?</li><li>How many years of experience do you have in HR field ?</li><li>What do you know about Bahrain's labor market ? write in brief </li><li>Have you worked in the media or creative industry before?</li></ul>

Senior HR Manager- Leading Media Group

Khereiji Showrooms Company Limited

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 About the job:
 
 
 
 To provide high-level administrative, organizational, and communication support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ensuring the efficient operation of the Executive Office and enabling the CEO to focus on strategic priorities, business development, and stakeholder engagement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Manage and maintain the CEO&rsquo;s calendar, appointments, and meetings ensuring all required documentation and materials are prepared in advance.
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 Deal with confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations related to CEO office.
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 Take meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
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 Requires broad organizational knowledge.
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 Oversight of special projects.
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 Office management.
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 Ability to manage the board of directors meeting agenda, schedule meetings &amp; subcommittee meetings as well.
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 When required act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
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 Draft, edit, and proofread official communications, reports, memos, and emails.
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 Ensure timely and professional responses to inquiries and requests directed to the CEO.
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 Organize domestic and international travel arrangements, including flight bookings, visas, accommodation, and itineraries for the CEO.
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 Plan and coordinate executive meetings, board meetings, and company events, including logistics and agenda preparation for the CEO.
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 Manage administrative works and logistical support for the CEO.
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 Maintain and update files, records, and documents relevant to the CEO's office in an organized and confidential manner.
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 Assist in preparing materials for board meetings, strategic reviews, and operational updates.
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 Liaise with internal departments such as HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to facilitate executive-level requests.
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 Monitor office supplies and manage service requests for the Executive Office.
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 Oversee the CEO's office operations, ensuring alignment with company strategies and managing cross-departmental tasks.
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 Assist with special projects and confidential assignments as directed by the CEO.
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 Qualifications and Experience Required:
 
 
 
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 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Management, or a related field.
 
 
 &bull; Professional certifications (e.g., Executive Assistant Certification, PMP) are a plus.
 
 
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 &bull; 5+ years of experience as an Executive Secretary or Executive Assistant, preferably supporting C-level executives.
 
 
 
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 &bull; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
 
 
 &bull; High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
 
 
 &bull; Strong organizational and time-management skills.
 
 
 &bull; Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in all tasks.
 
 
 &bull; Quick learner with the ability to grasp new systems and processes efficiently.
 
 
 &bull; Attentive and responsive to the CEO&rsquo;s needs and company priorities.
 
 
 &bull; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
 
 
 &bull; Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
 
 
 &bull; Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
 
 
 &bull; Demanding workload.
 
 
 
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Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Canonical

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
 
 
 
 We are hiring a Regional HR Manager for APAC to join our People team at Canonical.
 
 
 
 With 1,200+ colleagues across 75 countries, we require a People function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for a regional lead that will report into our Global Head of HR who can help build our company as we go through continued growth plans. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future. You will lead the APAC team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant and scalable HR operations to the business, advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle, and partner with senior leadership in your region. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.
 
 
 
 The role entails the individual to:
 
 
 
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 Lead and scale Canonical's regional HR team
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 Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
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 Interact closely with the broader People team to create tight-knit processes across all regions
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 Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive high performing teams
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 Work with senior managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
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 Own as well as coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues, across multiple countries
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 Partner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs
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 Establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region
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 Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
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 Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally
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 Present at Canonical events to articulate Canonical's HR practices
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
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 Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
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 HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
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 People management experience
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 Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
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 A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines too
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 Experience in working in a remote first organization
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 Able to leverage data to make informed decisions
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 Knowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across APAC
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 Experience in handling and overseeing complex ER matters across multiple jurisdictions
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 Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
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 Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded, enthusiastic and energetic
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 Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
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 Professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other)
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 Facilitation skills
 
 
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 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Maternity and paternity leave
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 Employee Assistance Programme
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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Regional HR Manager - EMEA

Upbeatz Investments

We are seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition Executive to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in sourcing, selecting, and onboarding top talent for various functions within the organization. Alongside recruitment responsibilities, you will also support HR operations by providing essential assistance to both employees and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless and positive experience.What you'll do:<ul><li>Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple departments and clients, ensuring timely and high-quality hiring.</li></ul><ul><li>Source, screen, and interview candidates using job portals, referrals, and talent networks.</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct and coordinate recruitment events, walk-ins, and mass-hiring initiatives when required.</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop clear candidate profiles.</li></ul><ul><li>Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential candidates for current and future roles.</li></ul><ul><li>Enhance the efficiency of the hiring process through creative sourcing strategies and process improvements.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain strong stakeholder management, ensuring alignment and follow-through with department heads.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare weekly and monthly hiring reports, providing insights and data to the management team.</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct reference checks, negotiate offers, and manage the onboarding process for selected candidates.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide day-to-day HR support, addressing employee inquiries professionally and promptly.</li></ul><ul><li>Support employee relations by promoting a positive work culture and assisting in resolving workplace concerns.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist with HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee files, leave management, and attendance tracking.</li></ul><ul><li>Support employee engagement initiatives aimed at improving morale, retention, and workplace satisfaction.</li></ul>What you'll need:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 3+ year of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with sourcing tools, social media recruiting, and modern hiring platforms.</li></ul><ul><li>High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.</li></ul><ul><li>Self-driven, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.</li></ul>What we offer:<ul><li>A professional, collaborative work environment</li></ul><ul><li>Health insurance and additional employee benefits.</li></ul><ul><li>Opportunities to grow within a dynamic, expanding organization and advance your professional career.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Talent Acquisition Executive

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