HR Business Partner, Omani Talent
Daikin Europe
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Muscat • Oman
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Prepare monthly HR dashboards and statutory reports as required
- 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
- 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
- Manage, coach, and develop HR team member(s)
- Promote a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement within HR
Requirements
- 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 multinational 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
Benefits
- Good climate starts with people
- Positive work environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
employee relationsperformance managementworkforce planningHR analyticschange managementtraining needs assessmentcomplianceHR operationsdata integrityemployee lifecycle management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingstrategic thinkinginfluencingcoachingaccountabilityservice excellencecontinuous improvement