Khalil Abbas

Bilingual HR professional with 7+ years of progressive experience in education sector HR, currently operating as the sole HR function at an international private school undergoing major institutional restructuring. Brings end-to-end expertise across the full employee lifecycle — talent acquisition, employee relations, contract management, disciplinary proceedings, and offboarding — combined with deep knowledge of Bahrain's labour law and government compliance bodies (LMRA, GOSI, MOE, Tamkeen). Holds CIPD Level 5 and CPHRC certifications with CIPD Level 7 in progress (2026).

Recognised for operating with the scope and accountability of an HR Manager while maintaining precision in compliance and documentation. Now seeking a middle management HR role in education where strategic influence can be formalized.

HR Coordinator at Beacon Private School (2024-08 – Present)

Sole HR professional managing all people functions following a major institutional downsizing, with full accountability to the Head of School.

• Leading HR operations throughout a significant restructuring, managing workforce reduction processes while maintaining compliance and staff morale.
• Full owner of end-to-end payroll preparation, ensuring 100% accuracy against contractual terms each cycle.
• Leading the preparation and submission of Tamkeen wage support applications, securing critical financial support that directly sustains staff salary commitments.
• Owning the end-to-end development and issuance of all employment contracts, disciplinary actions, and official HR communications, ensuring full legal compliance and organizational consistency.
• Directing the complete recruitment lifecycle, from strategic job postings and candidate screening to interviews, teaching assessments, and final offers, ensuring the acquisition of high-quality talent aligned with institutional standards.
• Overseeing expatriate compliance management, including visa oversight, Labour Market Regulatory Authority work permits, General Organization for Social Insurance registrations, and coordination with government authorities.
• Driving continuous improvement of the staff handbook, enforcing training compliance frameworks, and optimizing workforce costs through structured internship programme utilization.

HR Officer at Beacon Private School (2020-10 – 2024-07)

Delivered comprehensive HR operations across a growing school, building deep expertise in education-sector compliance and HR systems.

• Administered the HR ERP system, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity.
• Managed attendance, leave records (sick, maternity, compassionate), and daily coordination with line managers.
• Processed all MOE teacher appointment applications with complete documentation, and handled LMRA/GOSI transactions.
• Drafted employment letters, NOC letters, and official HR correspondence; reviewed monthly payroll sheets.

HR & Administration Officer at Kaizen Management W.L.L (2017-10 – 2019-11)

HR and administrative role at a management consultancy, building foundational expertise in policy development, payroll, and compliance.

• Processed payroll for contracted and outsourced employees; developed and implemented HR policies including attendance frameworks.
• Managed employee affairs with SIO and Tamkeen; prepared job descriptions, contracts, and termination letters.

Bachelor of Education in Education – Bahrain Teachers College (2014)