Job Objective
About the Business:
Fisheries Development Oman (“FDO”) is a Joint-stock company and a subsidiary of Oman Investment Authority, a wholly government owned sovereign wealth fund. The company is investing in Fisheries & fish farming projects that lead to the development of Fisheries & aquaculture sector in Oman, including shrimp farming, finfish, shellfish and seaweed ventures. The company is also investing in the establishment of support industries to the fish farming sector, including hatcheries and feed factories.
Job Purpose:
The Group Director of People & Culture is responsible for leading and managing the People, Culture and Business Support functions in FDO and be responsible for overseeing it across the entire Group. This role ensures the effective development and implementation of HR strategies, guidelines/circulars, company policies, processes and procedures to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a committed workforce to meet and achieve the Group’s business objectives in the short, medium, and long term. Ensure compliance and adherence to all laws and regulations, including guidelines, circulares, FDO policies and procedures.
Key Tasks
- Strategic and Planning:
•Develop People & Culture Strategy: Align People & Culture strategy with the Groups overall strategic objectives, ensuring vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other departmental strategies across FDO and its subsidiaries.
•Policy and Procedure Implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of People & Culture policies, procedures, and controls to fulfill all relevant procedural/legislative requirements while delivering quality, cost-effective services to internal customers across the Group. Conduct periodic audit to ensure compliance to all guidelines, circulars, policies, procedures.
•Budget Management: Recommend and monitor the People & Culture and Business Support Department budget, ensuring awareness of anticipated costs/revenues across FDO and its subsidiaries.
- Divisional Strategy Development and Implementation:
•Strategy Alignment: Develop and direct the implementation of the divisional strategy, ensuring alignment with unit strategy, FDO’s vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
•Subject Matter Expertise: Provide counsel and subject matter expertise to FDO leadership on all related areas to facilitate the achievement of FDO’s strategy and divisional strategies.
- Leadership:
•Divisional Objectives: Manage the effective achievement of divisional objectives through effective leadership, setting individual objectives, managing performance, and developing and motivating the team to maximize performance.
•Talent Development Initiatives: Lead talent development initiatives for the assigned division, collaborating with discipline experts to ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
- Budgeting and Financial Performance:
•Budget Oversight: Oversee the consolidation and recommend the divisional budget, monitoring financial performance versus the budget to identify areas of unsatisfactory performance and potential cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities.
•Training Budget Utilization: Ensure efficient utilization of the training budget by consolidating training programs across the operating companies.
- Functional:
•HR Strategy Development: Develop and implement the Group HR strategy in collaboration with FDO executive and subsidiaries People & Culture executives, including the development of operating models, structures, accountabilities, and engagement models.
•HR Manual and Policies: Develop and implement the Group HR Manual and policies, providing consultative support and advice across the Group.
•Competency Framework: Design and implement competency frameworks, job evaluation/grading methodologies, and compensation and benefits structures.
•Support and Consultation: Provide support and consultation to functional reports in FDO operating companies for executing Group HR strategies and developing human capital processes.
- Organization Design and Workforce Planning:
•Organizational Design: Advise on organizational structures and lead the planning of Group workforce growth and restructuring through developing a consolidated Group annual manpower plan aligned with the overall HR strategy and budget.
•Omanisation Plans: Develop and monitor plans to maintain high Omanisation levels across the Group.
- Talent Acquisition:
•Talent Acquisition Plan: Develop a consolidated talent acquisition plan aligned with the annual manpower plan and HR budget.
•Employer Branding: Lead the development and implementation of FDO and Group’s employer brand to attract top talent.
•Recruitment Process: Develop a robust recruitment process ensuring subsidiaries have the right number and quality of people to meet current and future needs.
- Talent Management:
•Talent Management Strategy: Formulate a holistic talent management strategy, developing and monitoring a talent pool for smooth employee mobility within the Group.
•High Potential Employees Framework: Develop and implement frameworks for high potential employees and competency frameworks across operating companies.
•Learning and Development: Define and manage employee learning and capability development plans, including leadership training and coaching programs.
•Performance Management: Develop a Performance Management framework to ensure effective management of individuals and teams.
•Succession Planning: Develop and implement succession planning frameworks across operating companies.
- Compensation and Benefits:
•Total Reward Strategy: Develop and drive the implementation of a robust total reward strategy for the Group.
•Compensation and Benefits Structure: Define and oversee a competitive compensation and benefits structure to attract and retain top talent.
- Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures:
•Policy Development: Develop and lead the implementation of divisional policies, systems, processes, and procedures ensuring all procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled.
•Consultative Support: Provide consultative support and advice on HR-related issues, including labor law interpretation and application.
•Grievance and Disciplinary Actions: Conduct grievance and disciplinary investigations for executive roles and recommend appropriate measures.
- Change Management:
•Change Leadership: Lead change management initiatives through continuous improvement of divisional systems, processes, and practices.
•Internal Communications: Develop and monitor internal communications plans to engage employees.
- Business Support Functions:
•Facilities Management: Oversee the management of facilities to ensure that all properties are maintained to a high standard and that they meet the needs of the Group.
•Administrative Tasks: Supervise administrative functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations across the Group.
•Procurement: Oversee procurement activities, ensuring the right caliber of staff are recruited and responsibilities are handled effectively.
Communication and Digital Media: Oversee the Communication, Digital Media & Marketing functions, ensuring alignment with Group objectives and effective external and internal communication.
- Reporting:
•Executive Reporting: Provide key insights and feedback to executive leadership and stakeholders through reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
•Timely Reporting: Ensure all divisional reports are prepared timely and accurately, meeting FDO and subsidiaries requirements and standards.
Qualification:
- Level of Education:
•University Degree: A degree in Human Resources, International Business, Business Administration, or a relevant field from a recognized local or international business school is preferred.
•HR Qualifications: Professional certifications such as CIPD, HRP, or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Experience:
•Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in a leading role in People & Culture within aggressive profit-oriented organizations.
•Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
•HR Expertise: Subject Matter Expertise in HR, with a proven track record of implementing and developing people strategies, policies, and procedures.
-Required Competencies:
Technical:
•Workforce Planning and Budgeting
•Strategic HR
•Organization Design
•Strategic Talent Management
•Talent Development (Planning and Execution)
•Performance Program Management
•Compensation and Rewards Management
•Talent Acquisition
•Payroll and Benefits Administration
•HR Automation and Information System (HRIS)
•Employee Relations
•Employee Engagement and Welfare
•Job Grading and Classification
•Administrative Business Support
•Administration Services Management
•Facility Management
•HR Audit
•Report Management
•Policies and Procedures
Leadership/Behavioral Competencies:
•Strategic Thinking
•Collaboration
•Prioritization
•Nurturing Talent
•Drive and Resilience
•Leading Change
•External Context
•Impact and Influencing
•Decision Making
•Personal Development
Key Internal Interfaces
•Group CEO
•Group Senior Executive Management Members
•CEOs of Subsidiaries
•People & Culture Business Partners / People & Culture and Business Support Members at Group and Subsidiaries Level
Key External Interfaces
•Consultants.
•External Vendors.
•Service Providers.
•Regulatory Authorities
Job Requirements