HR Manager

Company Overview

A well-established luxury retail company operating in Oman, representing internationally renowned brands in perfumes, beauty, luxury gifts, and lifestyle products. The company operates multiple premium retail outlets across the Sultanate and is recognized as one of the leading luxury retail chains in Oman.

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing HR policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure compliance with Oman Labour Law and applicable employment regulations.
• Align HR policies, procedures, and practices with regional HR standards across group companies.
• Identify gaps in HR governance, compliance, documentation, and operational processes.
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies, employee handbooks, HR manuals, and SOPs.
• Review recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, attendance, leave, payroll coordination, performance management, and separation processes.
• Assess existing HR structures and recommend improvements to strengthen operational efficiency and internal controls.
• Advise management on HR best practices, workforce management, and organizational development.
• Establish standardized HR documentation, reporting procedures, and compliance monitoring mechanisms.
• Coordinate with local management and the regional HR team to ensure effective implementation of revised policies and procedures.
• Prepare a comprehensive review report outlining identified gaps, recommended improvements, and an implementation roadmap.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in Oman Labour Law and local HR regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience as an HR Manager, Senior HR Manager, HR Consultant, or HR Transformation Lead.
• Strong expertise in HR policy development, SOP implementation, HR governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience reviewing and restructuring HR processes across multiple business units or locations.
• Previous experience in retail, luxury retail, perfumes, beauty, or lifestyle sectors will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver project milestones within the specified assignment period.
• Willingness to undertake a project-based assignment in Muscat for 3–6 months.

Reporting Line

The position will report directly to the Group Head – HR at the Regional Head Office in Dubai, working closely with local management in Oman and relevant regional stakeholders.

Pay: Up to RO1,200.000 per month

Work Location: In person