HR Manager

mployedin; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

mployedin seeks an experienced HR leader in Bahrain to oversee all HR functions, recruit and onboard staff, and implement robust policies aligned with local law. You will manage employee relations, payroll coordination, and performance initiatives to support a large-scale organization.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in HR with managerial exposure, familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems, and strong communication skills in a multi-location environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in HR-related field.
• 5–8 years progressive HR experience with 2–3 years in management.
• Experience in large organizations (500+ employees) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Bahrain Labour Law and compliance.
• Experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and relations.
• Proficient in HRMS/HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Human Resources functions across the organization.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, induction, and employee lifecycle management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Bahrain Labour Law and all applicable employment regulations.
• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee payroll coordination, attendance, leave management, employee records, and HR administration.
• Drive performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Master's degree in Human Resource Management

MBA (HR)

MSW (HR/Personnel Management)

Tools

HRMS/HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Lead and manage all Human Resources functions across the organization.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, induction, and employee lifecycle management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Bahrain Labour Law and all applicable employment regulations.
• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee payroll coordination, attendance, leave management, employee records, and HR administration.
• Drive performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Human Resources functions across the organization.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, induction, and employee lifecycle management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Bahrain Labour Law and all applicable employment regulations.
• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee payroll coordination, attendance, leave management, employee records, and HR administration.
• Drive performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management, MBA (HR), MSW (HR/Personnel Management), Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial role, preferably within large organizations managing 500+ employees.
• Experience in food catering, hospitality, FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, or other large operational environments is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Bahrain Labour Law, HR policies, statutory compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, large-scale recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
• Proficiency in HRMS/HRIS, payroll systems, Microsoft Office, and other HR technologies.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• GCC/Bahrain HR experience is an added advantage.
• Professional HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or HRCI are preferred.
• Experience managing blue-collar and multi-location workforces is highly desirable.

Skills Required

• Problem-Solving Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Leadership Skills