Senior HR Business Process Consultant

Company Overview

The Company is Bahrain’s leading passenger car retailer and service agent, representing renowned brands such as Toyota, Lexus, McLaren, and a portfolio of European and Asian manufacturers. With a heritage spanning over 60 years, the organisation employs a multicultural workforce of around 2,600 employees and is recognised as a responsible corporate citizen and employer of choice across the GCC. As part of its renewed focus on Talent Management, the Company is establishing a new Training Centre and a formal graduate recruitment and development programme.

Job Summary

The Senior HR Business Process Consultant will lead the design, optimisation, and governance of HR‑related business processes across the organisation. Working closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders, you will ensure processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the company’s strategic talent objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse, redesign, and implement end‑to‑end HR processes (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation, and employee relations).
Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, flowcharts, SOPs, and policy guidelines.
Lead process‑improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.
Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to integrate process changes into existing systems and ensure seamless automation.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor process health and drive data‑based decision‑making.
Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and change‑management activities to embed new processes across the HR function.
Provide expert advice to senior management on HR policy interpretation, compliance, and best practices.
Support the rollout of the new Training Centre and graduate development programmes by aligning related processes.
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to local labour laws and corporate governance standards.
Mentor junior HR consultants and act as a knowledge‑sharing hub within the HR department.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or a related field.
Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP/SCP, CIPD, HRBP) is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of Bahraini labour legislation and GCC HR regulatory frameworks.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and process‑mapping skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Visio, and HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or equivalent).
Outstanding communication and stakeholder‑management abilities, with fluency in English (Arabic proficiency is a plus).

Desired Experience

5+ years of progressive experience in HR process consulting, HR operations, or a related function, preferably within large, multi‑national organisations.
Demonstrated track record of leading successful process‑improvement projects and delivering measurable efficiencies.
Experience in the automotive or retail sector is an advantage but not mandatory.
Hands‑on experience with process‑improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) and project‑management methodologies.
Prior exposure to training centre set‑up, graduate programmes, or talent‑development initiatives is a plus.