HR Officer – Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Officer to join our team in Erbil. The role involves supporting the full spectrum of HR activities, from talent acquisition to employee development, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy.
• Create and post job descriptions, manage recruitment analyses and support promotions.
• Design and deliver orientation and onboarding programs for new hires.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators for the HR department.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills.
• Assist in performance management, employee evaluations and record‑keeping.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and official documentation.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an HR Officer or in a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and employee relations.
• Good understanding of labour legislation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field.
• Proficiency in Kurdish (speaking, reading, writing) is required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with HR software such as ATS, HRIS and recruitment marketing platforms.