HR Manager – Qatar

About the role

CFO Advisory and Accountancy (CFOAI) is recruiting an experienced HR Manager on behalf of a client in Qatar. The role leads the full HR cycle and acts as a hands-on business partner with operations and finance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full HR cycle: workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance, retention and exit.
• Ensure compliance with the Qatar Labour Law, the Wage Protection System (WPS) and immigration and visa requirements, including residence permits, renewals and transfers.
• Own HR records and work with Finance on monthly payroll inputs, leave, end-of-service benefits and final settlements.
• Write and roll out HR policies, procedures and an employee handbook.
• Manage staff accommodation, transport and welfare arrangements where relevant.
• Build job descriptions, grading and salary structures.
• Set up training and development, including onboarding for new staff and progression paths for supervisors and managers.
• Handle employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters fairly and consistently.
• Produce HR reports for management such as headcount, turnover, overtime, leave balances and staff cost trends.

Required profile

• At least 5 years' experience as an HR Manager.
• Experience managing a large, multi-site, multinational workforce; a background in F&B, hospitality or retail is preferred.
• Sound working knowledge of the Qatar Labour Law, WPS and government processes (MOL, MOI and related portals).
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field; CIPD, SHRM or similar certification is a plus.
• Currently based in Qatar with a transferable visa preferred.

Required skills

• Experience with an HRIS or payroll system.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Well organised, with high standards for accurate records and documents.
• Fluent English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

What we offer

• A key leadership role with management support for building a professional HR function.
• A competitive package based on experience.