Assistant Manager HR And Admin

Employment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient Insurance PJSC, part of the Al-Futtaim Group family, seeks an Assistant HR Manager to support line management on HR and administrative matters and assist the Finance/HR manager in day-to-day operations. You will handle salary administration, records, government relations, and HR activities to drive business objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR and 4–6 years of HR Generalist experience, with strong IT/HR compliance knowledge, offering a structured environment in Oman.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or Personnel Management.
• 4-6 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
• Strong IT and legal knowledge, principles, and practices of HR management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee salary administration and updation of personnel data.
• Maintain records: leave, loans, advances, transfers, terminations.
• Safekeep passports and arrange release to employees as needed.
• Liaise with government entities regarding Omanization requirements.
• Implement HR policies for manpower planning, recruitment, and development.
• Develop and administer performance management programmes including reviews and appraisals.
• Maintain HR-MIS and handle day-to-day HR/administrative tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

HR knowledge

Education

HR degree (Bachelor/Master)

4-6 years HR Generalist experience

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Job Description

The Assistant Manager of HR is responsible for providing effective support to line management on HR and administrative matters enabling them to achieve the commercial objectives and to assist the Finance / HR manager in day-to-day routine HR and administrative work for smooth functioning of HR and administration department.

What You Will Do

Salary administration and updation of personnel data

Input recurring and non-recurring payments to staff through payroll system so that payroll is generated in time. Effective and efficient maintenance of personnel data to ensure easy and quick retrieval of the same to provide management a strong information base to take informed decisions.

Recordkeeping / Transfers / Terminations

Update all documents related to leave, loans, and advances. Ensure safekeeping of personal files and other documents. Ensure that the transfers and termination letters are processed strictly in accordance with the company’s rules and labour laws to avoid delay and default.

Security, safety, and custody of passport

Keep in safe custody the passports and arrange release to employees as and when required.

Government relations

Closely partner with government entities relative to Omanization requirements.

HR activities

• Oversee smooth implementation of HR policies for manpower planning, recruitment, selection, and development of new employees in the organization.
• Identify the training needs across the unit at various levels.
• Organize training internal and external programmes based on the training need analysis to elevate the skills and productivity of employees.
• Handle the development and administration of performance management programmes in the organization, including periodic performance reviews and appraisals for all staff members.
• Maintain periodical HR-MIS.

Others

Carry out day-to-day routine HR and administrative work such as employee loans, advances, certificates, etc. Also officiate in place of HR manager during his absence and perform any other duties assigned by him for smooth and effective operation of HR and Administration department.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and analytical ability
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong IT and legal knowledge, principles, and practices of human resource management

What Equips You for the Role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with specialization in Human Resources or Personnel Management
• 4-6 years of experience as an HR Generalist

Working Days and Hours

Working days: Sunday to Thursday
Time: 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM
Weekends: Friday and Saturday

About Orient Insurance PJSC

Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded a progressively steady growth. The company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market.

Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE. With head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network in Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat in Sultanate of Oman, Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.