Job Summary
The HR Specialist is responsible for supporting and executing core human resources functions across the company, ensuring compliance with company policies, local labour laws, and oil & gas industry standards. The role focuses on recruitment support, employee relations, HR operations, records management, and coordination with management to support organisational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, and onboarding
- Coordinate with department heads to understand manpower requirements
- Maintain and update recruitment trackers and candidate databases
- Support the hiring of local and expatriate staff in line with company policy
- Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related enquiries
- Support the resolution of employee issues in line with company policies and labour law
- Assist in disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and investigations when required
- Promote a professional, compliant, and respectful workplace environment
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (contracts, personal files, job descriptions, evaluations)
- Prepare employment contracts, amendments, renewals, and confirmations
- Track probation periods, contract expiries, employee movements and support HR audits and internal reviews
- Assist in payroll coordination by providing accurate HR data (attendance, leave, changes)
- Maintain leave records, including annual, sick, and special leaves
- Support the administration of employee benefits as per company policy
- Always ensure compensation data confidentiality
- Support the implementation of performance appraisal processes
- Coordinate performance review cycles and documentation
- Assist managers in understanding performance management procedures
- Ensure HR practices comply with local labour law, company policies, and oil & gas industry standards
- Support the development, communication, and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all HR activities
- Assist in identifying training needs in coordination with department heads, coordinate internal and external training programs and maintain training records and attendance reports
- Prepare regular HR reports (headcount, turnover, leave, recruitment status)
- Maintain HR databases and ensure data accuracy
- Support management with HR-related data analysis when required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in oil & gas, energy, construction, or industrial sectors
- Very good communication skills in Kurdish, Arabic, and English (written and verbal)
- Good knowledge of Iraqi labour law and HR best practices
- Experience working with multicultural and multi-site workforces is an advantage
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office and HR systems
- Attention to detail and strong documentation skills
Working Conditions
- Office-based with coordination across company sites when required
- May require interaction with field/project teams
- Normal working hours with flexibility during peak HR activities
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.