Assistant Manager HR And Admin

Al Futtaim Group

Muscat, Oman

Posted on: 16 Jan 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Muscat, Oman
Nationality: Any Nationality
Salary: Not Specified
Gender: Not Specified
Arabic Fluency: Not Specified
Job Function: HR, Recruitment & Training
Company Industry: Retail

Company

Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Job description

The assistant manager of HR is responsible for providing effective support to line management on HR and administrative matters enabling them to achieve the commercial objectives and to assist the finance/HR manager in day to day routine HR and administrative work for smooth functioning of HR and administration department.

What you will do

  • Salary administration and updation of personnel data.
    Input recurring and non-recurring payments to staff through payroll system so that payroll is generated in time.
    Effective and efficient maintenance of personnel data to ensure easy and quick retrieval of the same to provide management a strong information base to take informed decisions.
  • Recordkeeping / transfers / terminations.
    Update all documents related to leave, loans, advances. Ensure safekeeping of personal files and other documents.
    Ensure that the transfers and termination letters are processed strictly in accordance with the company’s rules and labour laws to avoid delay and default.
  • Security safety and custody of passport.
    Keep in safe custody the passports and arrange release to employees as and when required.
  • Government relations.
    Closely partner with government entities relative to Omanization requirements.
  • HR activities.
    Overseeing smooth implementation of HR policies for manpower planning, recruitment, selection, and development of new employees in the organization.
    Identifying the training needs across the unit at various levels.
    Organizing training internal and external programmes based on the training need analysis to elevate the skills and productivity of employees.
    Handling the development and administration of performance management programmes in the organization, including periodic performance reviews and appraisals for all staff members.
    Maintenance of periodical HR-MIS.
  • Others.
    Carry out day to day routine HR and administrative work such as employee loans, advances, certificates etc. and also officiate in place of HR manager during his absence and perform any other duties assigned by him for smooth and effective operation of HR and administration department.

Required skills to be successful

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills and analytical ability
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Strong IT and legal knowledge, principles and practices of human resource management

What equips you for the role

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree with specialization in human resources or personnel management
  • Should have 4-6 years of experience as an HR generalist

Working days and hours

Working days: Sunday to Thursday
Time: 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM
Weekends: Friday and Saturday

About Orient Insurance PJSC

Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded progressively steady growth. The company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE. With head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network in Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat in Sultanate of Oman, Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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