Head of Human Resources (Qatarization)
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About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Head of Human Resources to lead and execute the organization's people strategy while serving as a trusted advisor to executive management. The role requires developing a high-performance culture, attracting and retaining exceptional talent, and ensuring compliance with Qatar Labour Law.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organization's Human Capital Strategy aligned with business objectives
- Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Management on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and leadership capability
- Drive cultural transformation and employee engagement initiatives
- Lead the HR function, ensuring high quality service delivery across all people related activities
- Establish HR policies, governance frameworks, and performance metrics
- Develop workforce plans aligned with business growth
- Lead executive recruitment and strategic hiring initiatives
- Design and continuously improve performance management frameworks
- Develop leadership development and succession planning programs
- Lead compensation reviews ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion
- Ensure compliance with Qatar Labour Law and all applicable employment regulations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline
- Master's degree or MBA preferred
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM SCP, SPHR, CIPD Level 7, or equivalent highly desirable
- 10–15+ years of progressive HR experience
- Minimum 5 years leading an HR function
- Experience within banking, financial services, investment management, professional services, or large multinational organizations preferred
- Proven experience partnering with executive leadership teams
- Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and change initiatives
- Knowledge of Qatar Labour Law and employment regulations
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Microsoft Dynamics HR, Workday, or equivalent
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an accomplished Head of Human Resources to lead and execute the organization's people strategy while serving as a trusted advisor to executive management.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a high performance culture, attracting and retaining exceptional talent, strengthening organizational capability, and ensuring compliance with Qatar Labour Law and applicable regulatory requirements.
- This is a strategic leadership role requiring an individual who can balance commercial priorities with people initiatives, enabling sustainable organizational growth while maintaining best in class HR governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organization's Human Capital Strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Management on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and leadership capability.
- Drive cultural transformation and employee engagement initiatives.
- Lead the HR function, ensuring high quality service delivery across all people related activities.
- Establish HR policies, governance frameworks, and performance metrics.
- Develop workforce plans aligned with business growth.
- Lead executive recruitment and strategic hiring initiatives.
- Build employer branding initiatives to attract top local and international talent.
- Enhance recruitment processes to improve quality, efficiency, and candidate experience.
- Develop relationships with executive search firms, universities, and professional networks.
- Design and continuously improve performance management frameworks.
- Drive objective setting, performance reviews, calibration, and succession planning.
Performance Management
- Support leadership in identifying and developing high potential employees.
- Implement reward and recognition programs linked to organizational performance.
Learning & Leadership Development
- Develop leadership development and succession planning programs.
- Identify organizational capability gaps and establish targeted learning initiatives.
- Build career pathways and talent development frameworks.
- Promote continuous learning across the organization.
Compensation & Benefits
- Lead compensation reviews ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.
- Design salary structures, incentive schemes, and long term reward programs.
- Conduct market benchmarking across Qatar and the GCC.
- Oversee employee benefits and wellness initiatives.
Employee Relations
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
- Support managers in managing performance and workplace issues.
- Promote employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Qatar Labour Law and all applicable employment regulations.
- Maintain HR governance, policies, procedures, and employee records.
- Oversee payroll coordination, contracts, onboarding, offboarding, and HR administration.
- Manage relationships with government authorities regarding employment matters where required.
Organizational Development
- Lead organizational design and restructuring initiatives.
- Drive change management programs supporting business transformation.
- Improve organizational effectiveness through process optimization.
- Develop competency frameworks and career architecture.
HR Technology & Analytics
- Lead HR systems optimization and digital transformation initiatives.
- Utilize workforce analytics to support executive decision making.
- Develop HR dashboards covering turnover, engagement, recruitment, diversity, and productivity.
- Improve automation across HR processes.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the HR team.
- Establish departmental objectives and KPIs.
- Manage departmental budgets and external service providers.
- Foster collaboration across all business functions.
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