HR & Talent Advisor

Sector: Oil & Gas

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for expatriate positions, including technical and support functions.
Liaise with recruitment agencies, hiring managers, and relocation service providers to ensure seamless hiring and mobilization.
Support visa and residency processing in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all expatriate employees across HRIS and manual trackers, ensuring accurate and timely reporting (external and internal). Lead the annual performance review cycle for expatriate staff, ensuring effective goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and development planning.
Design and implement a Management Trainee / Leadership Academy program to build internal local talent pipelines and prepare future leaders.
Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements to support career progression and localization goals Support HR strategic initiatives, expansion projects, and change management efforts as needed.
Provide comprehensive HR support in collaboration with other HR subfunctions such as compensation, employee relations, and workforce planning.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies, systems, and practices.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of 5 years HR experience focusing on expatriate management, recruitment, and talent development—ideally within the oil & gas or energy sector.
Strong knowledge of residency and labor compliance processes for international assignments.
Experience with HRIS systems and strong data management skills.

Working Conditions:

Office-based, with visits to the field, Sunday to Thursday.
Only Qualified Candidates will be contacted.
Location: Erbil