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Job Description
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
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Build an inclusive performance-driven culture.
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Design engagement initiatives to drive motivation and retention.
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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
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Oversee recruitment at all levels.
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Build workforce planning strategies.
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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
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Design and manage compensation and benefits structures.
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Oversee payroll and bonuses (24x basic salary).
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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
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Strategic and operational HR expertise.
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Strong leadership and people management.
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Excellent communication negotiation and conflict resolution.
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High emotional intelligence and influence skills.
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Results-oriented and adaptable.
Employment Type
Full Time
