OPEN TO OMANI NATIONALS ONLY
About the role:
The HR Manager Talent & Development is responsible for driving initiatives that strengthen the employee lifecycle from attracting and integrating top talent to developing capabilities and fostering career progression. Acting as a strategic partner to business leaders the role ensures performance learning and succession frameworks are effectively embedded to build a resilient future-ready workforce. By championing best HR practices the HR Manager will enhance employee engagement leadership development and organisational effectiveness to support sustainable business success.
Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead end-to-end recruitment ensuring access to high-calibre candidates aligned with business needs.
- Implement workforce planning tools to forecast and address future talent requirements.
Onboarding & Employee Integration
- Design and oversee structured onboarding programmes to accelerate new-hire productivity.
- Champion a consistent employee experience that reflects company values and culture.
Performance Management & Employee Engagement
- Develop and manage KPIs appraisal systems and feedback frameworks to drive high performance.
- Introduce engagement initiatives that improve retention and employee satisfaction.
Learning & Development
- Create and deliver training programmes spanning technical leadership and soft skills.
- Evaluate learning outcomes to ensure return on investment and alignment with business goals.
Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Establish clear career pathways and succession plans to build leadership bench strength.
- Partner with management to identify and develop high-potential employees.
HR Governance & Industry Best Practice
- Maintain up-to-date HR policies and manuals in line with UAE and insurance industry regulations.
- Provide regular insights to leadership on emerging HR trends and best practices.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field (Masters or professional certification such as CIPD/SHRM preferred).
- Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience including at least 3 years in a managerial or senior HR role.
- Proven expertise in recruitment performance management and learning & development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in the insurance or financial services sector will be an added advantage.
Languages:
- Native Arabic and Fluent English