HR Business Advisor - Associate JPMorgan Chase

Job responsibilities

• Advise and consult with management on employee relations, staffing, compensation, and organizational development.
• Partner with business leaders to identify HR priorities and deliver effective solutions.
• Support annual performance management, including objective setting and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to address resource needs and drive talent acquisition.
• Maintain awareness of market trends to anticipate retention and recruitment risks.
• Assist in compensation and benefits processes, ensuring fairness and competitiveness.
• Manage HR records and reporting activities in line with global and regional standards.
• Guide managers and employees through employee relations issues and leave of absence cases.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and values.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects to support business growth and operational excellence.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant HR experience.
• Knowledge of Bahrain labor laws and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills across HR disciplines.
• Demonstrated business acumen and experience operating as a business leader.
• Ability to partner with colleagues to influence HR strategies and practices.
• Exceptional judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven capability to manage across a large, global organization.
• Experience building strong, collaborative relationships in a matrix environment.
• Ability to coach employees and management through complex issues.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience supporting HR in the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with HR systems and data analytics.
• Experience with employee engagement and organizational development initiatives.
• Ability to drive change and support transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.