HR Coordinator

Kempinski Hotel; Manama; On-site; BHD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotel is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support to the HR department during the pre-opening phase in Bahrain.

You will assist with onboarding, employee records, government relations, and welfare initiatives while helping mobilize staff for pre-opening activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years HR administrative experience in hospitality, with pre-opening experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS; fluent in English; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-opening staff arrivals including housing, visa scheduling and welcome kit distribution.
• Coordinate joining paperwork, create employee files, register staff in HRIS, and manage attendance tracking.
• Prepare documentation for work permits, residency visas and health checks in coordination with the PRO.
• Support staff housing operations, cafeteria logistics, recognition programs and HR events.
• Maintain updated employee records, respond to staff inquiries and assist monthly HR reporting.

Skills

HR Administration

Hospitality Experience

Pre-opening Experience

MS Office

HRIS

English Fluency

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS

Job description

The HR Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department assisting with onboarding employee records government relations administration and team welfare initiatives while facilitating staff mobilization during the pre-opening phase

Pre-Opening Mobilization Support

Assist with pre-opening staff arrivals including flight bookings airport pickups employee housing allocation welcome kit distribution and medical visa scheduling

Onboarding amp Administration

Coordinate the joining paperwork for new hires create employee files register staff in the HRIS and manage time and attendance tracking

Government Relations Liaison

Prepare documentation for work permits residency visas CPR applications and occupational health checks in coordination with the Public Relations Officer PRO

Employee Welfare amp Communication

Support staff housing operations team cafeteria logistics employee recognition programs and departmental administrative events

General HR Support

Maintain updated employee records respond to general staff inquiries prepare employment certificates and assist with monthly HR reporting

Kempinski emphasises talent development and offers career progression within its global network with properties in over 30 countries There are opportunities to work in diverse cultural environments whilst continuing your professional growth We are proud to foster a culture where employees feel valued heard and are empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences Be part of a legacy build your future Discover the possibilities at Kempinski

What Makes You a Great Fit; Who We re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 1 2 years of HR administrative experience in hospitality, with pre-opening experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and familiarity with HRIS systems
• Competencies: Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, high confidentiality, friendly demeanor, and fluent business communication in English.