Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR professional with a background in the fabrication/manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Bahrain Labour Law, LMRA regulations, and end-to-end HR operations. The role requires managing employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and workforce administration while ensuring adherence to local legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and induction of employees.

• Handle all HR-related documentation, employee records, contracts, and personnel files.

• Ensure compliance with Bahrain Labour Law, LMRA regulations, GOSI requirements, and other relevant government regulations.

• Process and manage LMRA applications, work permits, visa renewals, transfers, cancellations, and related documentation.

• Coordinate with government authorities and agencies regarding labor and immigration matters.

• Maintain attendance, leave management, payroll inputs, and employee benefits administration.

• Support performance management processes, employee evaluations, and disciplinary procedures.

• Address employee grievances and promote positive employee relations.

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with company objectives and legal requirements.

• Monitor workforce planning and manpower requirements for fabrication and project operations.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety policies within the workplace.

• Prepare HR reports, manpower statistics, and management updates as required.

• Support training and development initiatives to improve employee skills and productivity.

• Assist management in workforce budgeting, succession planning, and talent retention strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably within the fabrication, manufacturing, steel, engineering, or industrial sector.

• Strong knowledge of Bahrain Labour Law, LMRA procedures, work permits, visas, and employee compliance requirements.

• Experience handling blue-collar and skilled workforce recruitment.

• Proficiency in MS Office and HR management systems.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR functions effectively.

• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in fabrication workshops, steel structures, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing environments.

• Proven experience dealing with labor inspections, compliance audits, and government authorities in Bahrain.

• Familiarity with payroll processing and employee benefits administration.