HR Manager - Talent and Development

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