HR Manager

HRInvest; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HRInvest is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Kuwait to lead the human resources function. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, payroll processes, and policy development while ensuring compliance with Kuwait Labor Law.

Strong leadership and Arabic/English fluency are essential as you work with department heads and HRIS/ERP systems to maintain accurate records. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in HR, including 3–5 years in management, and a track record in policy implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Law or related field.
• 10+ years HR experience with 3–5 years in leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait Labor Law and regulations.
• Experience managing full employee lifecycle, payroll reviews, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies and practical procedures.
• Experience designing or managing performance appraisal systems.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Experience using HRIS/ERP systems for records, payroll, leave, attendance, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full employee lifecycle activities from recruitment to end-of-service benefits.
• Ensure HR practices comply with Kuwait Labor Law and regulations.
• Oversee payroll processing and accuracy of allowances, deductions, leave, and overtime.
• Lead recruitment and workforce planning with department heads.
• Develop and implement HR policies, handbooks, and job descriptions.
• Manage performance appraisal systems and improvement plans.
• Prepare management reports on HR metrics (headcount, turnover, payroll).
• Lead the HR team and coordinate with department managers.
• Maintain accurate employee records via HRIS/ERP.

Skills

HR leadership

Analytical skills

Discretion & integrity

Team leadership

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/Law

Tools

Excel

HRIS/ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a leading organization in Kuwait seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its human resources function.

About the Role

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, probation, attendance, leave, performance reviews, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, resignations, terminations and end-of-service benefits.
• Ensure HR practices comply with Kuwait Labor Law and relevant regulations and oversee employee procedures involving government authorities.
• Oversee payroll processing and reviews, ensuring the accuracy of allowances, deductions, leave calculations, overtime and final settlements.
• Identify payroll errors and review payroll procedures, including where daily processing is handled by another team.
• Manage employee grievances, internal investigations, disciplinary matters, disputes and misconduct cases, balancing business interests with employee rights.
• Lead recruitment from identifying staffing needs through to joining, including candidate assessment and selection.
• Develop workforce plans in coordination with department heads.
• Prepare, review and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, job descriptions, forms and practical HR processes.
• Manage performance appraisal systems, KPIs and objectives, and implement performance improvement plans where required.
• Prepare management reports covering headcount, turnover, recruitment, absenteeism, payroll, employee costs, vacancies and overtime.
• Lead the HR team, allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Work closely with department managers and maintain accurate employee records through HRIS or ERP systems.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Law or a related discipline. A specific HR degree is not essential if supported by strong HR management experience.
• At least 10 years of HR experience, including a minimum of 3–5 years in an HR management or leadership role.
• Strong practical knowledge of Kuwait Labor Law, relevant regulations and government procedures relating to employees.
• Proven experience managing the full employee lifecycle, payroll reviews, employee relations, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR policies and translate them into practical procedures.
• Experience designing or managing performance appraisal systems and addressing underperformance.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze HR data and prepare reports for senior management.
• Proven experience leading an HR team and working effectively with department heads.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with proficiency in written and spoken Arabic.
• Practical experience using HRIS or ERP systems for employee records, payroll, leave, attendance and reporting.
• A high level of confidentiality, integrity and professional judgment.
• CIPD, SHRM or HRCI certification is an advantage.
• Exposure to HR digital transformation, succession planning, ISO standards or quality management is desirable.