HR Generalist

About the Role We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and results-oriented HR Generalist to oversee and manage our HR operations in Oman. This role goes beyond traditional HR administration, requiring a hands-on professional who can independently manage local HR operations, ensure compliance with Omani labour laws, and support the company's business growth and localization objectives. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between regional HR, local management, employees, and government authorities, ensuring effective implementation of corporate HR policies while adapting to local regulatory requirements and business needs. Key Responsibilities 1. Omanisation & Talent Acquisition • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, with a strong focus on achieving and maintaining Omanisation requirements. • Develop and maintain local talent pipelines through recruitment channels, universities, and relevant government initiatives. • Support workforce planning and localization strategies in alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements. 2. HR Operations & Legal Compliance • Independently manage daily HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, attendance, leave management, and payroll coordination. • Ensure compliance with Omani Labour Law, Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements, and other applicable employment regulations. • Maintain accurate employee records, employment contracts, and statutory documentation. • Coordinate with relevant government authorities to ensure timely completion of mandatory HR procedures and reporting. 3. Expatriate & Immigration Management • Manage the full lifecycle of expatriate employment and immigration processes, including work permits, employment visas, renewals, sponsorship transfers, and cancellations. • Coordinate with relevant government authorities and external service providers to ensure timely and compliant processing. • Monitor visa and work permit validity to minimize compliance risks and operational disruptions. 4. Performance Management & Employee Relations • Support performance management processes, including performance reviews, employee development, and performance improvement initiatives. • Handle employee relations matters professionally and ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies. • Promote a positive, inclusive, and culturally respectful working environment. • Support the implementation of localized compensation and benefits practices aligned with market standards and company policies. 5. HR Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information in HR systems (HRIS). • Prepare regular HR reports, including headcount, recruitment, Omanisation, attendance, and other operational metrics. • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, operational efficiency, and compliance controls. • Support the implementation and localization of regional and global HR policies and procedures. Qualifications & Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 2 years of hands-on HR experience in Oman, preferably in a generalist or HR operations role. • Strong practical knowledge of Omani Labour Law, Omanisation requirements, WPS, and work permit and visa procedures. • Proven experience working with Omani government authorities, particularly the Ministry of Labour and relevant immigration authorities. • Fluency in both English and Arabic, written and spoken, is essential. • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing multiple HR priorities. • Proactive and hands-on, with the ability to establish, improve, and implement HR processes in a growing business environment. Preferred Qualifications • Previous HR experience in the renewable energy, engineering, construction, or project-based industries. • Experience working in a multinational company or supporting regional HR operations. • Familiarity with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 2 years of hands-on HR experience in Oman, preferably in a generalist or HR operations role. Strong practical knowledge of Omani Labour Law, Omanisation requirements, WPS, and work permit and visa procedures. Proven experience working with Omani government authorities, particularly the Ministry of Labour and relevant immigration authorities. Fluency in both English and Arabic, written and spoken, is essential. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing multiple HR priorities. Proactive and hands-on, with the ability to establish, improve, and implement HR processes in a growing business environment.

1. Omanisation & Talent Acquisition: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, with a strong focus on achieving and maintaining Omanisation requirements. Develop and maintain local talent pipelines through recruitment channels, universities, and relevant government initiatives. Support workforce planning and localization strategies in alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements. 2. HR Operations & Legal Compliance: Independently manage daily HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, attendance, leave management, and payroll coordination. Ensure compliance with Omani Labour Law, Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements, and other applicable employment regulations. Maintain accurate employee records, employment contracts, and statutory documentation. Coordinate with relevant government authorities to ensure timely completion of mandatory HR procedures and reporting. 3. Expatriate & Immigration Management: Manage the full lifecycle of expatriate employment and immigration processes, including work permits, employment visas, renewals, sponsorship transfers, and cancellations. Coordinate with relevant government authorities and external service providers to ensure timely and compliant processing. Monitor visa and work permit validity to minimize compliance risks and operational disruptions. 4. Performance Management & Employee Relations: Support performance management processes, including performance reviews, employee development, and performance improvement initiatives. Handle employee relations matters professionally and ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies. Promote a positive, inclusive, and culturally respectful working environment. Support the implementation of localized compensation and benefits practices aligned with market standards and company policies. 5. HR Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information in HR systems (HRIS). Prepare regular HR reports, including headcount, recruitment, Omanisation, attendance, and other operational metrics. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, operational efficiency, and compliance controls. Support the implementation and localization of regional and global HR policies and procedures.