HR Manager – Hospital / Healthcare Sector

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead all human resources functions within a hospital/healthcare setting in Sulaymaniyah. The role involves overseeing recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, performance management and compliance with healthcare labor regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with hospital objectives and operational needs.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment and staffing for medical, administrative and support positions.
• Oversee employee onboarding, training, performance management and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, healthcare regulations and internal policies.
• Handle employee relations matters and resolve workplace concerns effectively.
• Monitor workforce planning, staffing levels and departmental HR requirements.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and employee records.
• Coordinate compensation, benefits administration and performance evaluation processes.
• Support organisational development initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 + years HR experience, with at least 3 years in the healthcare or hospital sector.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, HR practices and healthcare workforce management.
• Experience managing recruitment for clinical and non‑clinical positions.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent in Kurdish, Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Preferred: HR certifications (SHRM, CIPD, PHR, SPHR) and experience in hospital accreditation environments.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HR systems.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications.