HR Business Partner

About the role

Manage day‑to‑day HR operations across Bahrain and the UAE, acting as a trusted HR Business Partner to assigned departments. Provide proactive, business‑focused advice throughout the employee lifecycle and use HR data to identify trends and mitigate risks.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business heads to translate operational priorities into people plans and support succession planning.
• Lead employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, performance management, engagement, recognition and exit processes.
• Provide HR advisory on employee relations, disciplinary investigations, grievance handling and compliance with Bahrain/UAE labour laws.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, produce regular HR reports and analyse metrics such as headcount, attrition and engagement.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives, employee engagement events and rewards programmes.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 + years progressive HR generalist/business partnering experience, preferably multi‑location or project‑based.
• Strong knowledge of Bahrain/UAE labour law and GCC HR practices.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion and professional judgement.

Required skills

• HRIS administration and data management.
• HR reporting and analytics.
• Employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Performance management and talent development.