HR Business Partner (Omani Talent)

Daikin Middle East and Africa; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Middle East and Africa is seeking an HR Business Partner to champion HR practices and ensure compliance with local regulations in Muscat. The role focuses on strategic workforce planning and operational HR excellence.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of HR experience, solid knowledge of Omani labor laws, and the ability to work collaboratively with business leaders to drive employee engagement and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience in a multinational environment.
• Solid working knowledge of labor regulations in Oman.
• Proven experience in employee relations and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as HR advisor to business leaders for workforce planning.
• Manage employee lifecycle, including onboarding and exits.
• Ensure compliance with Oman Labour Law.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of labor legislation in Oman

Employee engagement

Performance management

HR analytics

Coaching and mentoring

Change management

Education

University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Envision HRIS

Job description

About the Role

The HR Business Partner (Omani Talent) will act as a strategic partner to business leaders while ensuring operational HR excellence for our affiliate. This role will be based in Muscat and will balance strategic workforce planning with hands‑on HR operations, ensuring compliance with local labor regulations and alignment with global HR frameworks.

The role requires strong stakeholder management capability, sound knowledge of labor legislation in Oman, and the ability to drive employee engagement, performance culture, and organizational effectiveness. As a trusted advisor to management and employees, the HRBP will champion best HR practices, support change initiatives, and contribute to building a high‑performance, compliant, and sustainable work environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

Strategic & Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management.
• Contribute to headcount planning and manpower cost control.
• Support organizational development and change management initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Provide HR analytics and regular reports to support informed decision‑making.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition (TA) team to support recruitment activities, and workforce planning.

Employee Relations & HR Operations

• Act as the internal HR focal point by addressing employee inquiries, concerns, and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, probation management, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and exits.
• Oversee disciplinary and grievance processes in line with company policy and local labor regulations, involving the Managing Director when required.
• Ensure proper documentation and record‑keeping of employee files in compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
• Manage and advise on the performance management process, including calibration and development planning.
• Conduct coaching sessions and provide guidance to managers on people‑related matters.
• Manage employee engagement initiatives and support internal communication activities.

HR Systems & Administration

• Maintain accurate employee data in SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central).
• Manage approvals in Envision HRIS and initiate 4ME new user requests and employee transactions.
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and confidentiality of HR records.
• Coordinate and work closely with the HS Shared Services team to ensure accurate data submission, compliance with policies.
• Prepare monthly HR dashboards and statutory reports as required.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs in collaboration with business leaders.
• Implement and coordinate training activities in cooperation with the L&D function.
• Facilitate workshops and awareness sessions when required.

Compliance & HR Audit

• Ensure full compliance with the Oman Labour Law and related Ministerial Decisions; proactively monitor legislative updates and assess organizational impact.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation, proper delegation of authority (DoA), and secure HRIS records in line with corporate governance standards.
• Act as the focal point for internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, liaising with relevant authorities in Muscat when required and driving corrective action plans to closure.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, coach, and develop HR team member(s).
• Promote a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement within HR.

What You Need to Succeed

• University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to operational and strategic HR in multination environment.
• Solid working knowledge of labor regulations of Oman.
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations.
• Experience managing HR systems (preferably SAP SuccessFactors).
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
• Prior people management experience is required.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capability.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage change and work in a matrix organization.