Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Full-timeJob Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Group’s overall Human Capital and organizational strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead HR operations across multiple subsidiaries and sectors within the group structure.
- Drive organizational transformation and change management initiatives to support business growth and modernization.
- Establish and strengthen corporate governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and HR best practices across the organization.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
- Build and enhance performance management systems, compensation structures, and employee engagement strategies.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive management and board stakeholders on all people-related matters.
- Oversee talent acquisition strategies for executive and critical business positions.
- Ensure compliance with Iraqi labor laws and applicable regulations across all operations.
- Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Lead HR digital transformation initiatives, including HRIS development and process optimization.
- Manage organizational restructuring, culture transformation, and post-merger integration activities when required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior executive HR roles.
- Extensive experience within large and diversified groups of companies operating across multiple industries.
- Strong exposure to complex organizational structures and diversified business environments.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership capabilities with strong change management expertise.
- Deep understanding of the Iraqi market, labor environment, and business culture.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Experience in developing scalable HR systems, policies, and organizational frameworks.
- Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.