Job Openings Head of HR

About the job Head of HR

Job Title: Head of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Location: Doha, Qatar
Reports To: CEO
Industry: FMCG
Contract Type: full-time/Direct
Working Days/Hours: 5 days per week 
Team Size: 4 direct reports (Payroll, Compensation, Talent Management & L&D, Recruitment)
Staff Managed: ~400 (80% labour workforce)

Position Overview

The Head of HR will act as a strategic partner to the CEO, leading the HR function to support business objectives. The role covers all HR operations including talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and compliance while fostering a positive culture, engagement, and employee welfare.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Advise senior leadership on people-related matters.
  • Lead organizational change and transformation.

Culture & Engagement

  • Build an inclusive, performance-driven culture.

  • Design engagement initiatives to drive motivation and retention.

  • Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Policy & Compliance

  • Develop and enforce HR policies aligned with Qatari labour laws.
  • Ensure compliance in contracts, terminations, and workforce regulations.
  • Manage grievances and uphold ethical practices.

Talent Acquisition & Management

  • Oversee recruitment at all levels.

  • Build workforce planning strategies.

  • Ensure smooth onboarding of new hires.

Performance & Development

  • Lead performance management (KPIs, appraisals, feedback).
  • Oversee L&D programs and leadership development.
  • Implement succession planning.

Compensation, Benefits & Welfare

  • Design and manage compensation and benefits structures.

  • Oversee payroll and bonuses (24x basic salary).

  • Implement welfare and family support programs.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in HR, Business Administration, or related (Masters preferred).
  • HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) required.
  • Minimum 10 years experience as Head of HR, with team management.
  • FMCG or related industry experience in Qatar.
  • Bilingual: English (mandatory), Arabic (preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of Qatari labour law.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic and operational HR expertise.

  • Strong leadership and people management.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

  • High emotional intelligence and influence skills.

  • Results-oriented and adaptable.


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