HR Manager - Iraq Weatherford International Oil Field Services

Responsibilities:

Safety, Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, company standards, and ethical practices
• Continuously improve HR processes to enhance quality, service, and productivity

Strategic & Operational Delivery:

• Translate the MENA & Global HR and business strategy into actionable plans for Iraq
• Partner with management to design and execute HR initiatives covering talent acquisition, development, performance, reward, succession, and retention
• Support organisational design, change management, and leadership development initiatives
• Oversee efficient and compliant execution of HR transactions through Shared Services
• Develop HR budgets, forecasts, and KPIs; monitor delivery and drive continuous improvement

Business Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with business and functional leaders to provide proactive advice and solutions
• Anticipate and address people-related challenges impacting operations and performance
• Partner with the Geozone and Global HR networks to ensure alignment with the One Weatherford way of operating

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain strong, transparent communication with management, employees, and external stakeholders
• Ensure awareness and compliance with Weatherford s policies and local regulatory requirements
• Promote a positive employee experience and culture of trust, accountability, and inclusion

Financial Stewardship:

• Apply sound financial and resource management principles in all HR initiatives
• Deliver cost-effective HR services that support business performance and productivity
• Uses HR metrics and analytics to assess productivity, cost efficiency, and talent ROI, translating insights into actionable, data-driven decisions.

People Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Iraq HR team to build capability and deliver excellence
• Foster a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Support succession planning and talent pipeline development across all levels

Vision & Leadership:

• Drive an integrated HR strategy for Iraq aligned with global priorities.
• Build deep understanding of the local business context to deliver practical and high-impact solutions
• Champion cultural transformation, diversity, and employee engagement initiatives