Shahoz Taher

HR, recruitment, administration and operations professional with 10+ years of concurrent experience in local contracting businesses serving Oil & Gas, NGOs, international clients and military/coalition support projects. Hands-on experience across recruitment activities, from preparing job descriptions and qualification requirements to posting vacancies, screening CVs, shortlisting candidates, coordinating interviews and supporting hiring.

Background also includes personnel coordination, project/site supervision, operational administration, tender and proposal preparation, procurement and contract management. Fluent in Kurdish, English and Arabic.

HR & Administration Manager - TRANSFER COMPANY - Erbil, Iraq

(2025-01)

• Lead the company's Human Resources and Administration functions, overseeing daily office operations, employee administration, recruitment activities, and internal administrative procedures.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including workforce planning, preparing job descriptions, advertising vacancies, screening applications, conducting interviews, evaluating candidates, and coordinating final hiring decisions.
• Oversee company-wide document control, ensuring that employee files, employment contracts, official correspondence, administrative records, company agreements, and internal documentation are properly maintained, updated, and securely archived.
• Manage personnel administration, including employment contracts, contract renewals, attendance records, timesheets, leave requests, overtime documentation, and employee-related correspondence.
• Coordinate payroll information and employee entitlements with Finance, ensuring that attendance, leave, and other relevant personnel records are accurately maintained.
• Oversee employee onboarding, offboarding, workforce assignments, staff mobilization, and administrative arrangements for company operations and ongoing projects.
• Coordinate with department heads, site supervisors, and senior management to address staffing requirements, administrative matters, operational priorities, and employee-related issues.
• Establish and maintain organized office procedures, document filing systems, administrative reporting processes, and confidential recordkeeping practices.

HR & Administration Manager - GREEN NATURE COMPANY - Erbil, Iraq

(2021-06 - 2025-01)

• Managed the Human Resources and Administration department, overseeing recruitment, personnel administration, office management, and employee-related activities across company operations.
• Led recruitment and talent acquisition activities, from identifying staffing requirements and developing vacancy announcements to candidate shortlisting, interviews, selection, and employment arrangements.
• Managed employee personnel files, employment agreements, contract renewals, identification records, and other official documentation throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Oversaw office administration and document management, including company records, incoming and outgoing correspondence, administrative reports, contracts, and confidential corporate documentation.
• Monitored attendance, working schedules, leave balances, absences, and overtime records, coordinating payroll-related information and staff matters with Finance and management.
• Coordinated employee onboarding, orientation, personnel assignments, and separation procedures while maintaining accurate employment documentation.
• Supported management in employee relations, staff performance follow-up, internal communication, and implementation of company administrative procedures.
• Maintained structured filing systems and document control procedures to ensure proper records management, timely document retrieval, and compliance with internal requirements.

HR Officer & Administration Officer - WASTE TECH COMPANY - Erbil, Iraq

(2016-08 - 2021-06)

• Supported the Administration Manager in handling daily office operations, administrative coordination, company documentation, and general office requirements.
• Independently handled HR and recruitment activities, including preparing vacancy announcements, reviewing CVs, evaluating applicant qualifications, shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews, and coordinating hiring procedures.
• Prepared, organized, and maintained employee records, personnel files, employment contracts, identification documents, and other HR-related paperwork.
• Maintained employee attendance sheets, leave records, working schedules, and personnel information, ensuring records were updated and available for management review.
• Assisted with document control, filing, official correspondence, administrative reports, and preparation of company documentation.
• Coordinated with management, employees, and operational teams regarding staffing needs, personnel assignments, employee requests, and administrative follow-up.
• Assisted in maintaining office procedures, organizing records, preparing required documentation, and ensuring the smooth running of daily administrative activities.

Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature - Koya University (2012-10 - 2016-06)