HR Specialist

Kurdistan Organization for Human Rights Watch (KOHRW)

Description
Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, CHRP, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in HR.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience within an NGO, INGO, UN agency, or donor-funded environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, social security, personnel administration, and compliance.

Technical Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of Iraqi labor law and social security regulations.
  • Experience managing HR systems, employee records, and organizational documentation.
  • Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews.
  • Excellent organizational and document management skills.

Languages

  • Fluent in English, Kurdish, and Arabic (written and spoken).

Computer Skills

  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and HRIS/databases

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV in PDF format

 to: [email protected] 
 cc: [email protected]

Please indicate “HR Specialist” in the subject line of your email.

Deadline: 25th of June 2026
We will contact only shortlisted candidates

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