Chief People & Culture Officer

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a Chief People & Culture Officer to shape and embed a high-performance, values-driven culture aligned with the organisation's business strategy. You will lead Human Resources, Administration Services, and Corporate Communications to ensure a people-centric operating model.

The role provides executive governance and strategic direction on workforce planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on Omanisation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Management, Organisational Development, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in human resources management, Business Administration (MBA), Organisational Leadership, or a related discipline Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and implement enterprise-wide People & Culture strategy aligned with objectives.
• Provide executive leadership across HR, Administration Services, and Corporate Communications & Identity.
• Ensure governance principles and consistent people practices across the organisation.
• Advise the Board, CEO, and executives on workforce planning, leadership, culture, and people-related matters.
• Drive Omanisation, capability development, and employment sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee HR policy governance, recruitment, compensation, and employee lifecycle management.
• Sponsor learning, leadership development, and succession planning programmes.
• Lead change management to improve engagement, productivity, and business continuity.

Skills

Executive leadership

Governance

People & Culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM/Business/Management

Master's degree in HRM / MBA / Organisational Leadership

Job description

Job Content:

The Chief People & Culture Officer is the single point of accountability for the organization s People, Culture, and Corporate Identity standards, responsible for shaping and embedding a high-performance, values-driven culture that enables delivery of OETC s business strategy.

The role provides executive leadership and governance over Human Resources, Administration Services, and Communication departments, ensuring an integrated, people-centric operating model that strengthens workforce capability, leadership depth, employee engagement, corporate reputation, and operational effectiveness, while maintaining strong governance, regulatory compliance, and alignment with shareholder expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

People & Culture Strategy and Executive Leadership

Define, develop, and implement OETC's enterprise-wide People & Culture strategy in alignment with corporate objectives, business priorities, and long-term organizational requirements.

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction across Human Resources, Administration Services, and Corporate Communications & Identity.

Establish and maintain enterprise-wide People & Culture policies, frameworks, standards, and governance principles to ensure consistency and organizational effectiveness.

Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Board of Directors, CEO, and Executive Management on workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, and people-related strategic matters.

Ensure People & Culture strategies contribute measurable value through improved workforce productivity, organizational capability, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.

Align People & Culture initiatives with national workforce priorities, including Omanisation, capability development, leadership readiness, and employment sustainability.

Drive the integration of People & Culture priorities into OETC's corporate business planning and strategic decision-making processes.

Organizational Culture, Values & Employee Experience

Define and sponsor OETC's organizational culture and values framework, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, leadership behaviours, and performance expectations.

Champion a high-performance culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, innovation, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement.

Establish and oversee culture health indicators, employee engagement surveys, and organisational culture performance measures.

Sponsor initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, inclusion, and overall workplace experience.

Ensure consistent application of organisational values and desired leadership behaviours across all business functions.

Promote an engaging, productive, and supportive working environment that strengthens employee commitment and retention.

Monitor organisational culture trends and recommend strategic interventions to address emerging workforce and engagement challenges.

Human Resources Strategy, Governance & Oversight

Provide executive oversight of OETC's Human Resources strategies, policies, procedures, and operational practices to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

Ensure compliance with Oman Labour Law, OIA policies and frameworks, shareholder requirements, and applicable employment regulations.

Sponsor and govern an integrated Human Resources Management framework covering talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, rewards, and employee lifecycle management.

Oversee recruitment and appointment governance for senior leadership, critical technical positions, and strategically important workforce requirements.

Ensure effective HR service delivery through standardized processes, clear accountability, appropriate internal controls, and continuous improvement.

Oversee the development and implementation of competitive, equitable, and sustainable compensation and benefits frameworks.

Ensure effective management of employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and workforce-related risks in accordance with approved policies.

Promote HR digitalisation, automation, and process optimisation to improve service efficiency, employee experience, and data accuracy.

Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent & Capability Development

Lead the development and implementation of strategic workforce planning frameworks to ensure the availability of appropriate workforce capacity and capabilities.

Oversee workforce demand forecasting, manpower planning, organisational rightsizing, and resource optimisation in alignment with business requirements.

Sponsor enterprise-wide talent management, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development frameworks.

Ensure identification and development of critical technical and leadership capabilities required to support OETC's future operations and strategic transformation.

Oversee the development of learning and development strategies, leadership development programmes, and professional competency frameworks.

Promote structured knowledge transfer, technical capability development, and succession readiness for business-critical positions.

Ensure effective implementation of Omanisation strategies and national talent development initiatives.

Monitor workforce capability gaps, succession risks, and talent retention challenges, and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are implemented.

Organisational Design, Effectiveness & Transformation

Provide executive leadership over organisational design, restructuring, and workforce transformation initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Ensure organisational structures, reporting relationships, roles, and accountabilities are aligned with OETC's strategic objectives and operating model.

Oversee the development and governance of job descriptions, job evaluation frameworks, organisational grading, and position management processes.

Sponsor organisational change management initiatives, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and workforce readiness.

Assess the impact of organisational changes on workforce capacity, employee engagement, productivity, and business continuity.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Management, Organisational Development, or a related discipline

Master's degree in human resources management, Business Administration (MBA), Organisational Leadership, or a related discipline Preferred.

Professional Experience

Minimum 13 years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources, People & Culture, organisational development, or related leadership functions

Minimum 6 years in senior management or executive leadership positions