HR Director

Heli; Oman; Remote; OMR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Oman is seeking an experienced HR Director to lead the HR department and ensure alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in HR management and excels in fostering a positive workplace culture. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires strong leadership and HR strategy implementation skills.

Benefits

Tremendous growth & career advancement opportunities

Exceptional work environment with full transparency

Innovative and dynamic work culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical HR experience in managerial positions overseeing all HRM functions.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Proven success in implementing CFR processes to support OKR practices.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process.
• Oversee employee relations, promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic HR Management

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Compensation & Benefits

Performance Management

Training & Development

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Change Management

HR Technology & Analytics

Leadership & Team Management

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Financial Acumen

Professionalism & Integrity

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Director to lead and manage our company’s HR department. In this role, you will oversee all HR functions—including recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee development—and ensure they align with the company’s strategic goals. You will serve as a key partner to senior management, driving organizational growth while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. This position is ideal for a strategic, results-oriented leader with a proven track record in successfully implementing HR strategies, preferably within a tech environment.

Director

Remote

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process, ensuring the hiring and onboarding of top talent.
• Establish competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits policies.
• Build and maintain performance management systems to drive employee productivity and engagement.
• Design and implement learning and development programs to address performance gaps.
• Oversee employee relations, promoting a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead workforce planning, analyzing staffing supply and demand to ensure optimal organizational fit.
• Drive organizational development, change management, and initiatives to enhance company culture.
• Shape inclusion, psychological safety, and cross-cultural communication practices.
• Manage external partners, including regulatory bodies, payroll providers, benefits brokers, and legal advisors.
• Manage HR technology systems and leverage analytics for informed talent and people management decisions.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for people-related decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

Core Competencies

• Strategic HR Management: Advanced knowledge of HR operations and alignment with business strategy.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Expertise in sourcing, onboarding, and retaining high-performing employees.
• Compensation & Benefits: Ability to design competitive packages and incentive programs.
• Performance Management: Experience in creating systems to manage and improve employee performance.
• Training & Development: Skilled in learning needs analysis, program design, and delivery.
• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Ability to manage disputes, grievances, and labor issues effectively.
• Change Management: Experience leading organizational transitions, process improvements, and cultural initiatives.
• HR Technology & Analytics: Proficiency in leveraging HR systems and people data for decision-making.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead HR teams, make timely and effective decisions, and act as a role model.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of evaluating complex HR data, identifying solutions, and making sound decisions.
• Organizational Skills: Effective management of multiple HR projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to convey HR policies clearly, build rapport with stakeholders, and present to large audiences.
• Financial Acumen: Experience managing HR budgets and resource allocation.
• Professionalism & Integrity: Strong judgment, ethical standards, and discretion in all HR

Leadership Competency

Sets Direction

• Provides guidance
• Clearly articulates success

Builds Trust

• Builds trusting relationships
• Creates an environment of safety
• Acts in a consistent and fair manner

Manages Conflict

• Knows when to compromise
• Acts in a consistent and fair manner
• Acts diplomatically

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical HR experience in managerial positions overseeing all HRM functions and processes.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic HR planning, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Proven success in implementing CFR processes to support OKR practices.
• Proven track record of leading HR teams, managing budgets, and implementing HR strategies in alignment with business objectives.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and public speaking skills, with experience presenting to senior management and large groups.
• Familiarity with HR technology systems, analytics, and reporting tools.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication; strong cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Being a part of a global startup with hyper-growth.
• Exceptional, innovative and dynamic work environment
• Full transparency and open employee communication
• Tremendous growth & career advancement opportunities