HR Manager – Kuwait

About the role

The Human Resources Manager will lead all people‑related activities for NATS in Kuwait, delivering HR strategy, policies and programmes that support business performance and organisational growth. The role covers the full employee lifecycle, including management of the graduate programme and both operational and strategic HR support.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and oversee the graduate programme, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training and university partnerships.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes, from job posting to selection, and develop effective onboarding for new hires.
• Address employee queries and grievances, drive engagement initiatives and ensure compliance with Kuwaiti labour law.
• Identify training needs, develop and deliver training sessions, and evaluate programme effectiveness.
• Oversee performance review cycles, provide guidance to managers and implement improvement plans.
• Develop, maintain and audit HR policies and procedures to meet local and international standards.
• Maintain HR records, produce regular HR metrics reports and use analytics to inform decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Relevant HR experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwaiti labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage recruitment, employee relations, training and performance management.

Required skills