Specialist, HRBP

Gender; Oman; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ8 seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to organize and provide strong support on Employee Relations and Business Partnering. You will be a single point of accountability to leadership, ensuring talent, culture, and organizational strategies drive operational objectives.

The role requires partnering with stakeholders to embed the strategic HR agenda, deliver HR initiatives, and ensure compliance with local laws and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, administration or related field.
• English language proficiency (written and spoken) is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience in oil & energy or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to senior managers and staff.
• Train and coach stakeholders on HR policies and procedures.
• Translate business requirements into effective HR practices.
• Lead HR initiatives across workforce planning, restructuring, talent management and pay and reward.
• Support managers with complex casework and employee relations issues.
• Develop workforce plans and resource strategies with leadership.
• Promote health, inclusion, and change management activities.
• Maintain compliance with Oman labour law and internal policies.

Skills

HRBP

Stakeholder engagement

Policy compliance

People leadership

Change management

Employee relations

Talent management

Workforce planning

L&D coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/HR systems

Job description

Organizes and provides strong support on Employee Relations and Business Partnering at OQ8, under Team Leader, HR Business Partner, acts as a single point of accountability to leadership, ensuring that talent, culture, and organizational strategies directly drive the company s operational objectives. To work alongside stakeholders to implement and embed the strategic HR agenda for the business area of responsibility. To provide HR expertise to the organization and address all associated people s matters in accordance with best practice, internal compliance and legal requirements.

The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justification s, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• To provide expert HR advice and guidance to Senior Managers, Managers and staff within the business area.
• Train, coach, support and offer guidance to all stakeholders on the application of HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
• Identify priorities from corporate and departmental plans, translating business requirements into effective HR practices and delivering people solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Deliver key HR initiatives across the HR spectrum, including workforce planning, restructuring, resourcing, talent management, pay and reward, employee relations, employee engagement and performance management.
• Support managers in dealing with complex casework, performance, attendance and employee relations issues.
• Draw on patterns and issues that emerge from ER cases to influence decision making across OQ8, which will lead to improved people s practices.
• Work closely with Managers or Leadership Teams and the Head of Talent Management & WFP with regards to workforce planning and the development of resource plans
• To analyses trends from people metrics to lead and influence decision-making across business areas.
• Provide HR support for wider organizational projects, leading to change management activity.
• Develop and maintain good relations with recognized trade unions.
• Supports job evaluation exercises and undertake job evaluations as part of a panel as required.
• Supports the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
• Actively supports in promoting health & well-being.
• Involved and support training & development activity, as required.
• Support and engage with change in own area and within OQ8.
• Contributes to an environment of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
• Ensures all legislative, regulatory, policy, process, procedures and guidance requirements of OQ8 are adhered to.
• Promotes and supports OQ8 s vision and values.
• Advise department managers on staffing strategy and support transfers / promotions to ensure smooth transition takes place.
• Give guidance to department managers on Exit Planning to comply with Omani labour law and minimize any potential liability.
• Acts as the HR information reference point for all employees in the assigned business unit.
• Maintains a positive business relationship with all stakeholders.
• Accurate review and sign off on any headcount changes. Promotions / Transfers to be accurately documented for HRIS. Maintain up to date knowledge of Omani labor laws.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information for all staff queries Proposals are in line with the company's HR Policies and procedures.
• Ensure agreed HR SLA performance is delivered on an ongoing basis and reviewed at appropriate times.
• Ensure that the business unit leads are equipped with appropriate tools and knowledge to effectively manage their people.

Key interactions

• Internal: Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders for day-to-day work.
• External: Acts as liaison between clients, vendors, and consultants, and main stakeholders.

Notable Working Conditions.

• Office environment and Filed operations
• Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s degree in human resource, Administration, or related field
• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Oil & Energy experience (greenfield refinery & petrochemical plant operations and infrastructure)
• Experience of HR Business Partnering with senior management teams in a generalist HR role.
• A track record for building strong professional relationships and credibility.
• Experience of successfully leading a range of HR initiatives in support of a wider HR strategy.
• Strong working experience in most important HR processes (Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, industrial Relations, Learning and Development)
• Demonstrated working experience with various HR processes subprograms, including:
• Change Management
• HR Projects
• Business partnering
• Detailed-oriented with excellent organizing and planning skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to be flexible, motivated, resourceful, and organized to work in a multi-functional role
• Builds expert knowledge in our organization and conveys knowledge to others
• Computer literate with expertise in MS Office.