Location: Nasiriyah, Nasiriyah
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
2025-06-27
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire a HR Manager for a real estate client in Nasiriyah, Iraq. Candidates must have 7–10 years of experience of relevant experience, preferably within the Real Estate & Development Industry. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a committed and strategic HR Manager to oversee all facets of our human resources practices and processes. While prior experience in the real estate or development sector is advantageous, it is not a mandatory requirement. What we prioritize is strong HR leadership, a comprehensive understanding of the organizational structure, and the ability to adapt swiftly to a dynamic and evolving business environment. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, facilitating the alignment of people strategies with business objectives. This presents a compelling opportunity for a proactive HR professional to significantly influence the development of a high-performance culture and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a committed and strategic HR Manager to oversee all facets of our human resources practices and processes. While prior experience in the real estate or development sector is advantageous, it is not a mandatory requirement. What we prioritize is strong HR leadership, a comprehensive understanding of the organizational structure, and the ability to adapt swiftly to a dynamic and evolving business environment. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, facilitating the alignment of people strategies with business objectives. This presents a compelling opportunity for a proactive HR professional to significantly influence the development of a high-performance culture and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Project-Based Experience Focus: Highlight prior experience in managing HR operations within large-scale housing or infrastructure projects, particularly those involving multi-phase real estate developments
- Cross-Departmental Coordination: Actively coordinate with department heads across engineering, procurement, finance, and sales to ensure strategic alignment, which is essential for driving operational efficiency
- Organizational Structuring: Play a critical role in designing and implementing the organizational structure of our growing business units and project teams
- Mobility & Field Flexibility: The position requires flexibility for field visits and coordination across multiple locations, including sites in Nasiriyah and our headquarters in Baghdad
- Workplace Discipline & Compliance Monitoring: Oversee employee conduct, attendance, internal policy enforcement, and performance-related disciplinary procedures
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field (master’s degree or MBA is a plus)
- 7–10 years of proven HR generalist or managerial experience, with increasing responsibility
- Strong command of Iraq’s labor law, employment policies, and regulatory frameworks
- Fluent in both Arabic and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Experience in managing HR in a similar work environment, such as construction, infrastructure, or other project-based industries
- Previous experience in real estate, construction, or infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with ERP/HRIS platforms, employee self-service tools, and data analytics
- Exposure to multi-cultural work environments or regional HR operations
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- High emotional intelligence, integrity, and professionalism
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
