
Al Futtaim
Assistant Manager - HR & Administration (Financial Services)
- Permanent
- Muscat, Oman
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 02/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
16/01/2026
Location
Muscat, Oman
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
02/03/2026
Job description
The Assistant Manager - HR & Administration role at Orient Insurance PJSC, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, is responsible for supporting line management on HR and administrative matters to enable achievement of commercial objectives and to support the Finance / HR Manager in the day-to-day functioning of the HR and Administration department in Oman. The role covers salary administration and payroll input for recurring and non-recurring payments, maintenance and updating of personnel data, recordkeeping for leave, loans, and advances, and processing employee transfers and terminations in strict compliance with company policies and labour laws. The role includes safeguarding employee passports, managing government relations related to Omanization requirements, overseeing implementation of HR policies covering manpower planning, recruitment, selection, training, and employee development, organizing internal and external training programs, administering performance management and appraisal processes, maintaining periodic HR MIS reports, and handling routine HR and administrative tasks. The role also acts as a deputy to the HR Manager during absence and supports smooth and effective HR and administrative operations within a financial services and insurance environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Administer salaries by inputting recurring and non-recurring employee payments into the payroll system to ensure timely payroll processing
- Maintain and update personnel data and HR records to support accurate reporting and management decision-making
- Manage HR documentation related to leave, employee loans, advances, transfers, and terminations in compliance with company policies and labour laws
- Ensure safe custody and controlled release of employee passports as required
- Coordinate with government entities to ensure compliance with Omanization requirements
- Oversee implementation of HR policies covering manpower planning, recruitment, selection, and employee development
- Identify training needs across the organization and organize internal and external training programs
- Administer performance management systems including periodic performance reviews and appraisals
- Prepare and maintain periodic HR MIS reports
- Handle day-to-day HR and administrative tasks and officiate for the HR Manager during absence
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with specialization in Human Resources or Personnel Management
- Demonstrate four to six years of experience as an HR Generalist
- Apply strong knowledge of payroll processing, HR administration, and personnel data management
- Demonstrate working knowledge of labour laws and HR compliance requirements
- Demonstrate experience supporting HR operations within a financial services or insurance environment