Scope of work:

• The HR Director will develop and implement HR strategy for the company in Iraq in line with company and group strategy.
• Lead HR function at country level covering all business entities across Country.
• Act as an advisor/reference to CEO and the leadership team in all HR related matters, focal point of contact with the Region/Group HR function.

Responsibilities:

• Governance and Compliance
  - Ensure all HR processes and practices are compliant and in line with Country labor law and company policies and practices.
  - Ensure all contracts are documented and legally checked.
  - Ensure implementation of all Internal control requirements across HR function.
• Strategy Development
  - Develop strategic directions for HR function based on company and Group strategy.
  - Drive the implementation of HR strategy and develop proper measurement KPI’s.
  - Partner with Country Leadership team to achieve all business strategic objectives.
• Organization Efficiency
  - Lead regular organizational reviews to ensure having the right set up and size that serve business objectives across country.
  - Ensure the right talents availability at the right cost.
  - Develop local talents succession for leadership team across country.
• Talent Management and Succession
  - Capitalize on company value proposition in attracting the right talent.
  - Ensure succession for key roles inside the company.
  - Promote and lead D&I in the organization.
  - Continuously develop the Comp.& Benefits strategy and practices to reward and attract good talents.
  - Have a healthy turnover rate within the international accepted rates.
  - Lead talent identification process at country level
  - Ensure continuous learning & development of key talents within the organization
• Performance Management
  - Ensure effective performance management process is in place.
  - Lead the process of objectives alignment at country leadership team level.
  - Ensure a Proper Rewarding and Recognition system that promotes for Performance.
• HR Function Efficiency  
  - Assess HR Function efficiency and propose actions to improve.
  - Continuously develop the HR team and ensure effective implementation of HR strategy by the team.
  - Ensure HR Policies, Procedures and practices are of International organizations standards.
  - Ensure people cost at country level is well optimized to best practices and benchmarks.
• Health and Safety
  - To promote and contribute positively to achieving the company H&S culture and mindset.
  - Act as a role model in H&S Performance, be actively present in field to demonstrate H&S leadership.
  - Along with leadership team, Sponsor the implementation of HSIP at country level.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor degree in Business or Human Resources Management, MBA would be preferred.
• Total experience of 15 years in HR domain of which minimum 10 years in Management level with multinational organizations.
• Strong business sense and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Decision making especially at the strategic levels.
• Good financial acumen and budgeting skills.
• Able to operate comfortably with a large diverse team with understanding of cultural sensitivities.
• Relationship building & ability to network effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to frequent travel inside the country visiting operating plants.
• Fluency in English, Arabic and Kurdish Would be a plus.