HR Manager – Healthcare Services

About the role

The HR Manager will lead all core human‑resources activities for WECO Medical Services in Basra, ensuring the organization has the right talent and supportive policies to deliver high‑quality healthcare services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning to meet operational and clinical needs.
• Design, maintain and communicate HR policies while ensuring compliance with Iraqi labour law.
• Support performance‑management processes and coordinate training and development programmes for medical and non‑medical staff.
• Handle employee‑relations issues, advise managers on HR best practices and maintain accurate HR records.
• Partner with senior leadership on culture, engagement initiatives and continuous improvement of HR processes.

Required profile

• Proven expertise in recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of HR policy development, local labour regulations and HR documentation.
• Experience designing and delivering training and workforce‑planning initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; HR certification is a plus.
• Prior experience in healthcare or medical‑services organisations is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and a safe workplace.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HRIS or other digital HR tools.