HR Officer

Job description / Role

Job Title: HR Officer
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager / HR Director
Location: Bahrain
Job Type: 3 months contract

Job Summary:
The HR Officer will be responsible for supporting and managing various aspects of human resource management, including recruitment, employee relations, training, and performance management. The role involves ensuring that all HR practices align with the company’s policies, goals, and legal requirements, and will provide support to both employees and management in day-to-day HR functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding:
o Coordinate and manage recruitment processes, including job postings, resume screening, and interviewing candidates.
o Assist in the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring they receive all necessary training, documentation, and introductions to the team.

• Employee Relations:
o Provide guidance and support to employees on HR-related issues such as performance concerns, workplace policies, and benefits.
o Foster a positive working environment by promoting employee engagement, satisfaction, and conflict resolution.

• Performance Management:
o Assist in the development and implementation of performance evaluation processes.
o Support managers in providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and addressing performance improvement plans.

• Training & Development:
o Coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
o Monitor and track employee development and growth opportunities.

• Compensation & Benefits:
o Assist in administering payroll, employee benefits, and compensation programs.
o Maintain employee records related to payroll, benefits, and compensation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Compliance & Policy Adherence:
o Ensure all HR processes comply with labor laws, industry standards, and internal policies.
o Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and advise management on necessary adjustments to company policies and procedures.

• Reporting & Administration:
o Prepare HR reports and documentation as needed for management or regulatory purposes.
o Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Officer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR management software (e.g., HRIS).
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering