Junior Office administrator - HR support

Location: Manama - Gulf, Bahrain

Company

Description

Marsh is looking for an organized and dependable Junior Office administrator - HR support - to support the day-to-day operations of our growing Bahrain office.

This is a varied support role covering office administration, facilities coordination, inventory management, and HR administration. You will work closely with the local office and regional HR team, helping colleagues with day-to-day requests while developing your experience across administration and HR.

The role is suited to someone who takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and enjoys helping create a well-organized and welcoming workplace.

What you will do

Office administration and facilities

Support the day-to-day administration of the Bahrain office.

Assist with purchase orders and maintain stock levels for office, kitchen, and janitorial supplies.

Maintain accurate inventory records and flag replenishment needs.

Support meeting room bookings and meeting logistics, including room setup, catering, cleanup, and basic audio/video conferencing arrangements.

Assist with internal office moves, refurbishment projects, and other office activities.

Help monitor office facilities and equipment and report issues when maintenance or repairs are needed.

Contact building management, maintenance teams, and vendors, with guidance from the appropriate internal contact.

Support updates to employee and guest security lists in coordination with building management.

Help maintain appropriate office security and access procedures.

Provide administrative support to the local office leadership team and CEO as required.

HR support

Provide administrative support to the regional HR team and local employees.

Maintain accurate employee records and support regular HR data updates.

Assist with onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, and other HR processes.

Support employee requests for standard documents, including salary certificates and bank letters.

Assist with leave records, employee data, and HR reports.

Support updates to relevant government platforms under the guidance of the local or regional HR team.

Help maintain compliance with local employment requirements and Marsh policies.

Escalate complex, sensitive, or confidential employee matters to the appropriate HR contact.

Handle employee and company information with confidentiality and care.

What you will bring

Bahraini nationality.

Two to three years of experience in office administration, HR administration, customer service, or a related support role.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

The ability to manage routine tasks, follow established processes, and meet deadlines.

Good written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar workplace tools.

A helpful and professional approach when supporting employees, colleagues, vendors, and visitors.

The ability to work independently while asking for guidance when needed.

A willingness to work 100% on-site in the Bahrain office.

It would be useful if you have

Experience supporting HR processes or maintaining employee records.

Familiarity with Bahrain employment and government-related administrative processes.

Experience with office supplies, inventory, purchase orders, facilities, or vendor coordination.

Experience preparing employee, banking, or employment-related letters.

Experience working in a growing office or supporting office expansion activities.

Why this role matters

This is a new role created to support the continued growth of our Bahrain office. It offers the opportunity to build practical experience across office administration, facilities, and HR support while working with local and regional colleagues.

You will receive support from the local office and regional HR team as you develop your knowledge and contribute to a well-organized and effective workplace.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.