Kuwait HR & Administration Manager - Oil & Gas

Anton-OSS; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Oilfield Services Group in Kuwait seeks an experienced Human Resources and Administration Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle, contracts, visas, and HR documentation.

You will ensure compliance with Kuwait labor laws, provide guidance to management, and liaise with authorities to support workforce mobility. A strong English proficiency is required, Arabic preferred, and candidates must commit to a minimum three-year tenure in Kuwait.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant HR and administration experience, preferably in Oil & Gas, Energy, or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait HR processes, including onboarding/offboarding, contracts, visas, residency, and government procedures.
• Good understanding of Kuwait labor laws and employment regulations.
• Strong communication, coordination, employee-relations, and organizational skills.
• Arabic proficiency is preferred and strong English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR and administrative activities across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, and offboarding.
• Manage employment contracts, employee records, renewals, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate employee visas, work permits, residency, and related government procedures in Kuwait.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Kuwait labor laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance to employees and management on HR policies, contracts, employment procedures, and employee relations.
• Liaise with government authorities and external service providers on HR and administrative matters.
• Support workforce mobilization/demobilization and other manpower-related activities.
• Prepare HR reports and continuously improve HR and administrative processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Employee relations

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Arabic preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

Job description

Anton Oilfield Services Group in Kuwait seeks an experienced Human Resources and Administration Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle, contracts, visas, and HR documentation.

You will ensure compliance with Kuwait labor laws, provide guidance to management, and liaise with authorities to support workforce mobility. A strong English proficiency is required, Arabic preferred, and candidates must commit to a minimum three-year tenure in Kuwait.