Job Description

The Country HR Officer (CHRO) for Bahrain & Banking is accountable for the management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas within Bahrain. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple disciplines within HR and how they interact, to achieve the objectives of the function. Commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of HR services to employees in Bahrain. Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication is also necessary. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Citi has been present in Bahrain since 1969. In its long presence in the Kingdom, Citi Bahrain has played an active role in the financial sector of Bahrain as well as the Middle East. The Bank is a leading player in Corporate & Investment Banking, and Islamic Banking.

Citi has an employee base of around 200 employees and operates on a Hybrid working model, where applicable.  In 2021 Citi launched the Citi Technology hub to support many of Citi’s global businesses and clients and accelerate the development of digital solutions.  This was part of a long-term strategic partnership with Tamkeen and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB).

What you'll do:

• Provides a broad range of HR consulting services to client groups within Bahrain, including advice on talent acquisition, managing talent (assessment, development and redeployment), compensation processes, organization effectiveness (change management, leader effectiveness, performance management, coaching, organization design), employee engagement (communications, employee relations, facilitation of rewards and recognition, employee benefits,), change management to support constant transformation and provides HR input on internal and external audits
• Applies thorough knowledge of HR principles and local employment law to resolve issues.
• Partners with other HR discipline teams based around Citi’s footprint globally and with business and functional leaders to assess and define the appropriate strategy, organization structure, and role design for business groups within Bahrain
• Attracts and retains high potential talent by helping to define and establish career paths within Bahrain. Supports the development and amplification of a Citi Bahrain employee value proposition
• Coaches and develops leaders in successful performance management activities and upgrading talent
• Acts as the primary contact on all HR matters to the Bahrain regulatory bodies
• Is an active member of the Citi Country Committee (CCC)
• Provides support to the HR Head of Middle East & Pakistan (MEP) & Banking HR Lead on an ad hoc basis and is a member of the MEP HR Leadership team
• Is part of a group of CHROs within the 29 countries across the Middle East & Africa cluster with opportunity to work on pan-cluster initiatives
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelors/University or equivalent degree, Master’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Proven, relevant experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Human Resources

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Job Family:

Human Resources Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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