Assistant Manager - HR And Admin (Financial Services)

Job description / Role

Assistant Manager - HR And Admin (Financial Services) Oman -Muscat|  Orient Insurance PJSC

About Al-Futtaim Group

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 enable 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 the smooth functioning of the HR and administration department.

What You Will Do

Salary Administration and Update on of Personnel Data:

• Input recurring and non-recurring payments to staff through the 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 and loan 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 labor 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/external programs based on the training needs analysis to elevate the skills and productivity of employees.
• Handling the development and administration of performance management programs 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 also perform any other duties assigned by him for the smooth and effective operation of the 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/Master's degree with specialization in Human Resources/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, 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.