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# HR & Administration Manager

Location IraqDesired Salary UnspecifiedWork preference Full TimeLinksNot setJoined22 Aug 2025Field / Industry HR & Recruiting

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Languages:  Arabic -   English -   Turkish -   Urdu -

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[Overview](#overview)

## About Me

I am a strategic and impact-oriented leader with a strong record in human capital development, cross-sector program coordination, and inclusive leadership. I excel in designing mission-aligned educational programs, managing large-scale stakeholder initiatives, and nurturing institutional growth. My experience spans workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, and policy implementation, enabling organizations to achieve their human resource goals effectively.

Currently, I serve as an HR & Administration Manager at Northlight Living Company, where I lead strategic workforce planning, develop training and performance review systems, and ensure legal compliance across departments. I am also a freelance Recruitment Consultant, advising clients and candidates on job market trends, designing tailored hiring campaigns, and managing the end-to-end recruitment process.

Previously, I worked as an HR Compensation & Benefits Specialist at Kurdistan Pipeline Company, streamlining payroll and benefits operations, coordinating performance reviews, and managing recruitment and onboarding processes. I also have project coordination experience, having managed infrastructure project schedules, quality assurance, and reporting.

My background includes project management roles in civic engagement and educational development, where I led teams, designed curricula, and built strategic partnerships with NGOs, universities, and government bodies. Additionally, I have experience in public relations management and teaching mathematics, which have strengthened my communication and leadership skills.

I am currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, expected in 2026, and hold a BSc in Highway Engineering from Erbil Polytechnic University. I am certified in various HR and project management disciplines, including Microsoft Project and global educational leadership. I am fluent in Kurdish, English, and Arabic, with good proficiency in Urdu and Turkish. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to foster organizational growth and inclusive leadership in dynamic environments.

## Skills

### [Stakeholder Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/stakeholder-management.md)[Microsoft Office](https://jobicy.com/talent/microsoft-office.md)[Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/leadership.md)[Strategic Planning](https://jobicy.com/talent/strategic-planning.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-leadership.md)[Quality Assurance](https://jobicy.com/talent/quality-assurance.md)[Onboarding](https://jobicy.com/talent/onboarding.md)[Database Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/database-management.md)[Content Development](https://jobicy.com/talent/content-development.md)[HRIS](https://jobicy.com/talent/hris.md)[Event Planning](https://jobicy.com/talent/event-planning.md)[Talent Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/talent-management.md)[Public Relations](https://jobicy.com/talent/public-relations.md)[Benefits Administration](https://jobicy.com/talent/benefits-administration.md)[Autocad](https://jobicy.com/talent/autocad.md)[Program Development](https://jobicy.com/talent/program-development.md)[Microsoft Project](https://jobicy.com/talent/microsoft-project.md)[Succession Planning](https://jobicy.com/talent/succession-planning.md)

## Education

University of Kurdistan Hewlêr  Expected 2026  Executive MBA (in progress)

Erbil Polytechnic University  2019  Bachelor of Science in Highway Engineering

## Experience

HR & Administration Manager @ Northlight Living Company  Nov 2024 - Present Lead strategic workforce planning and succession design across departments; Developed company-wide orientation, training, and performance review systems; Ensured legal and policy compliance through HR auditing and policy frameworks; Led recruitment strategies to attract diverse talents; Conducted interviews, coordinated with department heads, selected suitable candidates, created interview reports; Functioned as a liaison between employees and upper management; Developed performance review processes and conducted appraisals; Created and enforced company policies and procedures; Prepared strategic succession planning and talent management; Ensured compliance with employment laws; Maintained accurate employee records.

Recruitment Consultant @ Freelance  Feb 2025 - Present Advised clients and candidates on job descriptions, market trends, salary expectations, and career opportunities; Designed tailored job roles and hiring campaigns; Sourced candidates through job postings, databases, and networking; Screened and shortlisted candidates; Coordinated hiring process including interviews, feedback collection, offer negotiation, and onboarding; Maintained strong client and candidate relationships.

HR Compensation & Benefits Specialist @ Kurdistan Pipeline Company (KPC)  Mar 2022 - Nov 2024 Streamlined payroll and benefits operations using ERP platforms; Led internal trainings to boost compliance, career development, and retention; Coordinated annual performance review cycles and HR strategy evaluations; Supervised benefits packages such as health insurance and SSPC, PIT preparation; Submitted documents to governmental offices; Prepared interview reports and conducted interviews and onboarding; Established performance goals and conducted reviews; Prepared strategic succession planning and talent management.

Project Coordinator – Pre-Production @ Kurdistan Pipeline Company  Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 Led coordination of infrastructure project schedules and quality assurance; Delivered executive-ready project tracking; Prepared weekly progress reports for construction and defect rectification projects; Coordinated project activities and reviewed documents; Conducted weekly meetings and prepared MOM and Master Defect reports; Managed tender preparation and uploads to 1c system; Planned and scheduled project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; Maintained project documentation; Prepared status reports and updates; Tracked project budgets and expenditures; Assisted in cost estimation and financial reporting; Represented company at events and public forums.

Project Manager @ Peace and Freedom Organization  Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 Directed cross-sector civic engagement and educational development projects with local government, youth councils, and international donors; Designed project curricula focused on democratic leadership, human rights, and institutional reform engaging over 300 beneficiaries; Led a team of 15 field staff and facilitators; Implemented M&E frameworks, collected impact metrics, and reported progress to donors; Authored strategic partnership proposals resulting in collaborations with universities, media partners, and municipal bodies; Conducted community needs assessments and co-facilitated training-of-trainers sessions; Managed teams, budgets, and impact evaluations for donor-funded initiatives; Created partnerships across NGOs, universities, and youth councils.

Public Relations Manager @ Prime Partner Company  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020 Directed media strategy, external relations, and content development; Organized high-visibility public events to raise brand awareness and influence; Planned and implemented publicity strategies; Responded to media requests and protected organization’s reputation; Established and maintained a comprehensive database of media outlets covering local, regional, and international platforms; Cultivated strong relationships with key media contacts; Collaborated with marketing team to create content and execute press releases, media advisories, and pitches; Ensured communication materials were consistent with organization's tone and standards; Developed and executed crisis communication plans; Planned and coordinated events.

Mathematics Teacher @ Sava Private School  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020 Taught foundational and advanced math to secondary students using learner-centred approaches; Introduced extracurricular sessions to support numeracy and logic-building skills.