HR Manager

About this opportunity

About the Client Our client is a leading organization in Kuwait seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its human resources function. About the Role Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, probation, attendance, leave, performance reviews, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, resignations, terminations and end-of-service benefits. Ensure HR practices comply with Kuwait Labor Law and relevant regulations and oversee employee procedures involving government authorities. Oversee payroll processing and reviews, ensuring the accuracy of allowances, deductions, leave calculations, overtime and final settlements. Identify payroll errors and review payroll procedures, including where daily processing is handled by another team. Manage employee grievances, internal investigations, disciplinary matters, disputes and misconduct cases, balancing business interests with employee rights. Lead recruitment from identifying staffing needs through to joining, including candidate assessment and selection. Develop workforce plans in coordination with department heads. Prepare, review and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, job descriptions, forms and practical HR processes. Manage performance appraisal systems, KPIs and objectives, and implement performance improvement plans where required. Prepare management reports covering headcount, turnover, recruitment, absenteeism, payroll, employee costs, vacancies and overtime. Lead the HR team, allocate responsibilities and monitor performance. Work closely with department managers and maintain accurate employee records through HRIS or ERP systems.