People and Admin Coordinator vacancy in Oman

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Job Title: People and Admin Coordinator, Oman

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Oman, based in Salalah, Oman could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 96 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Oman is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach continues to grow, and we are looking for passionate, ambitious leaders to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team member to join us in the People Department as People and Admin Coordinator, based in Salalah, Oman.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

The People and Admin Coordinator is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day people and administrative operations. This role supports organizational efficiency by handling personnel matters, maintaining employee records, overseeing recruitment processes, benefits administration and managing general office operations such as travel arrangements and office and office logistics.

Key responsibilities are:

People Duties

• Support recruitment processes by managing job postings, interviews and onboarding scheduling.
• Maintain and update employee records (contracts, leaves tracking, time attendance and provide inputs for the payroll etc.).
• Coordinate employee training and development activities, and maintenance records.
• Ensure completion of performance review for blue color employees and maintain updated records.
• Address employee inquiries and support with people-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Support payroll processing and benefits administration such as health insurance, staff accommodation etc.).
• Develop and implement comprehensive engagement employee’s plan.
• Support employee engagement annual survey campaign and action plan.

Administrative Duties

• Manage office supplies, maintenance, and overall administrative logistics for the both the office and the plant.
• Organize meetings, appointments and leadership visits.
• Arrange all travel related bookings such as flight, hotel, transportation, etc.
• Maintain and update filing systems and official documentation.
• Ensures submitting invoices to accounts department in timely manner.
• Performa all people Management responsibilities for all security team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations related to office operations.

What we’d love for you to have:

We’re interested in you as a person—your attitude, behaviors, and values. If you bring a willingness to learn what’s needed for the role, we’d love to connect with you! Experience in the following areas would be an advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Experience in administration and/or human resources (2–5 years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR practices.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel between company sites (Salalah and Thumrait office).

We’ll provide:

• Competitive Pay and Bonus (including allowances)
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process – so we have committed to replying to your application within (7) working days.