HR Associate – Full Time – Baghdad, Iraq

About the role

The HR Associate will be based in Baghdad, Iraq and will report directly to the People & Culture Business Partner. The role supports daily HR operations, ensuring accurate administrative processes, a positive employee experience and compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee personnel files, HR databases, and attendance records.
• Assist in recruitment activities, including job postings, interview scheduling and communication with candidates.
• Prepare employment contracts, official HR documents and ensure proper filing.
• Support onboarding of new hires and off‑boarding of leavers.
• Respond to employee inquiries on HR policies, procedures and daily operations.
• Assist in performance management, appraisal processes and payroll administration.
• Prepare regular HR reports and ensure compliance with internal policies and labor regulations.
• Promote Arcera’s values, behaviours and training initiatives across the workforce.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills in English.
• High intellectual curiosity, self‑motivation and analytical ability.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.