HR Onboarding & Pre-Opening Coordinator

Kempinski Hotels SA; Manama; On-site; BHD 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels SA in Manama, Bahrain seeks an HR Coordinator to provide administrative support to Human Resources & Training. You will assist onboarding, employee records, government relations, and team welfare during pre-opening.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years HR admin experience in hospitality, a Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA, and strong English communication with MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA or related field.
• 1–2 years HR admin experience in hospitality.
• Pre-opening experience preferred.
• Fluent business English.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate joining paperwork for new hires and create employee files.
• Register staff in HRIS and manage time and attendance tracking.
• Assist with pre-opening staff mobilization: flights, housing, visas, medicals.
• Prepare work permits, residency visas, CPR docs with PRO coordination.
• Support staff welfare, events, and monthly HR reporting.

Skills

MS Office

HRIS

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

English fluency

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Kempinski Hotels SA in Manama, Bahrain seeks an HR Coordinator to provide administrative support to Human Resources & Training. You will assist onboarding, employee records, government relations, and team welfare during pre-opening.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years HR admin experience in hospitality, a Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA, and strong English communication with MS Office proficiency.