Location: Baghdad
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
2026-01-02
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire an HR Manager for a retail client in Baghdad, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in HR management or a related role. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Organization:
Requirements
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Organization:
- Implement the company’s HR strategy in alignment with business goals
- Develop and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook
- Ensure the HR function is organized, efficient, and service-orientated
- Manage the full recruitment cycle: job posting, screening, interviewing, and hiring
- Coordinate with department managers to define job descriptions and candidate profiles
- Build a talent pipeline and maintain a database of potential candidates
- Organise and supervise the onboarding process for new employees (contracts, documents, orientation)
- Ensure proper induction about the company culture, rules, and internal systems
- Handle offboarding, exit interviews, and clearance procedures
- Act as a key point of contact for employee queries and issues
- Handle grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary actions in a fair and professional way
- Promote a positive, respectful, and safe work environment
- Implement and monitor performance appraisal systems
- Support managers in setting KPIs and evaluating employee performance
- Follow up on performance improvement plans when needed
- Identify training needs with department heads
- Plan and coordinate internal and external training programmes
- Maintain records of training and measure their effectiveness
- Coordinate with Finance/Payroll on salaries, allowances, and deductions
- Oversee attendance, leaves, overtime, and related approvals
- Ensure consistency and fairness in applying benefits and HR policies
- Ensure compliance with local labour laws and company regulations
- Maintain up-to-date employee files, contracts, and HR records
- Prepare HR reports and statistics for management (headcount, turnover, leave, etc)
- Support initiatives that improve employee engagement and retention
- Organize staff events, surveys, and recognition programmes
- Promote the company’s values and culture across all departments
Requirements
- Education: University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Experience: Minimum 2–5 years in HR management or a related role
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, labour laws, and organizational policies
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Proactive, organized, and results-oriented
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
