Job Description

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our team in Bahrain. The role acts as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders, driving HR strategies that support organizational performance, workforce planning, and employee engagement. The Senior HRBP will lead key HR initiatives, provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, and ensure compliance with Bahrain Labor Law and company policies while aligning people strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives that support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and talent management.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and grievances.
• Lead recruitment strategies and collaborate with hiring managers to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent.
• Oversee and guide the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, performance management, and offboarding.
• Support organizational design, restructuring, and change management initiatives.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with Bahrain Labor Law, localization requirements, and company HR policies.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the implementation and review of compensation, benefits, and reward programs.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with regional and global HR teams to align HR practices and implement best practices.
• Coach and mentor line managers on leadership, performance management, and people development.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Bahrain Labor Law, localization policies, and HR regulatory requirements.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases and investigations.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience leading organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIPD Level 5/7 or equivalent professional HR certification preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory role.
• Experience in the oil & gas industry or a similar industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and managing HR initiatives across multiple business functions.

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Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

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Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.