People & Culture Director

The People & Culture Director is responsible for setting the strategic direction of HR, shaping the organizational culture, and ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent. The role oversees all People & Culture functions including talent strategy, organizational development, performance management, culture and values alignment, leadership development, and HR governance. The position acts as a key business partner to executive management and drives HR excellence and People strategy across the organization.

• Develop and implement the overall People & Culture strategy aligned with company vision and long-term objectives.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and organizational values.
• Oversee talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and succession planning for critical roles.
• Lead the design and execution of performance management systems, reward frameworks, and career development structures.
• Drive leadership development programs, learning and capability-building pathways.
• Ensure HR policies, processes, and governance frameworks are up-to-date and compliant with local regulations.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders on organizational structure, change management, and people strategy.
• Lead employee relations, conflict resolution, and organizational communication at a strategic level.
• Oversee compensation and benefits strategy in collaboration with Finance.
• Establish HR metrics, analytics, and dashboards to support informed decision-making.
• Direct People & Culture Operations, ensuring excellence in HR service delivery.
• Manage HR budgets, resource planning, and effectiveness improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a high-performance HR team through coaching, development, and oversight.
• Represent HR in executive committees and act as a trusted advisor to top leadership

• Deep expertise in Human Resources strategy, organizational development, talent management, culture-building, and leadership development.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR regulatory frameworks, and best‑practice HR governance.
• Excellent strategic planning, stakeholder management, and change‑leadership capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop long-term HR strategies aligned with business needs.
• High proficiency with HRIS platforms, data-driven decision-making, and workforce analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional HR teams.
• Must be Oman Resident

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. Master’s degree or HR Certification (CIPD, SHRM, SPHR) preferred.

Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior management roles. Experience in large organizations, transformation programs, culture initiatives, or multi-site HR operations is preferred.