Human Resources Officer

Our client in the insurance sector is looking to hire an HR officer for their company.

The HR Officer is responsible for attracting top talent, managing accurate payroll processes, and maintaining the Human Resources System to support employee lifecycle management. This role ensures smooth HR operations by integrating recruitment, payroll, and HR system functionalities in alignment with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various insurance functions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
• Source, screen, interview, and shortlist candidates using internal databases and online tools.
• Maintain a recruitment tracker and talent pipeline.

2. Payroll Administration

• Prepare and process payroll, including salary, commissions, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
• Ensure compliance with tax, pension, and labor laws.
• Generate monthly payroll reports and coordinate with the finance department.
• Address payroll-related employee queries in a timely manner.
• Issue letter as per the company processes.

3. HR Systems Management

• Maintain and update employee data in the HR System
• Manage system workflows for onboarding, leave, attendance and offboarding.
• Generate reports for audits, analytics, and management decisions.
• Train HR staff and employees on the effective use of the HR system.
• Ensure data privacy and integrity in accordance with company policies and data protection regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in HR, with exposure to recruitment, payroll, and HR systems.
• Familiarity with insurance industry roles and organizational structure.
• Hands-on experience with HRMS
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Other

• Experience implementing or migrating HR systems.
• Certifications in HR (e.g.,CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHR, FPC, CPP).
• Knowledge of insurance-specific employee compensation structures, such as incentive-based pay for agents or claims handlers.
• Oman experience
• Language Requirement: Proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred.