HR Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive HR Assistant for a company in Bahrain to support the daily functions of our Human Resources department. This role is perfect for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses excellent communication skills, and wants to grow their career in HR administration, employee onboarding, and talent management.

What you’ll do

• Administrative Support: Maintain accurate, up-to-date digital and physical employee files, tracking contracts, visas, leaves, and attendance.
• Recruitment Coordination: Assist in posting job vacancies, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with recruitment agencies.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Facilitate the orientation process for new hires by preparing welcome kits, setting up IT access, and coordinating exit formalities for departing staff.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a reliable point of contact for employees regarding standard HR queries, policy clarifications, and document requests (e.g., salary certificates).
• Government Relations Liaison: Assist the Public Relations Officer (PRO) with documenting paperwork for LMRA, GOSI, and Ministry of Labour compliance.
• Reporting: Prepare routine HR reports, monthly payroll data adjustments, and maintain updated organizational charts.

What you’ll bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in an HR administrative or support role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience handling HRMS platforms or database software.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a strong advantage).
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills, high emotional intelligence, and a strict commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive employee data.