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.