School HR Manager

About the role

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit an HR Manager to join Compass International School Doha, Qatar. We are looking for an experienced HR professional to lead all aspects of people management within the school, working closely with the Principal and school leadership team to deliver a high-quality HR service that supports our strategic and operational priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for all school roles, collaborating with the Principal and school leadership team.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations, providing advice, coaching and mediation to managers and staff.
• Oversee day‑to‑day HR operations, including payroll inputs, contract renewals, attendance management and personnel file maintenance.
• Ensure full compliance with Qatar Labour Law, MOEHE requirements and Nord Anglia HR policies.
• Manage employee visa renewals, residency processes and exit procedures.
• Coordinate the school’s annual appraisal and performance review process.
• Support managers with goal setting, feedback and development planning.
• Partner with the Principal on workforce structure, compensation and people priorities.
• Champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing across the school community.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (CIPD qualification desirable).
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ HR generalist or management experience, ideally in a school or service‑led environment.
• Strong understanding of Qatar Labour Law, employment legislation, and immigration processes.
• Proven track record of managing high‑volume recruitment and onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Skilled in HR systems and data management; experience with SuccessFactors is an advantage.
• Culturally aware, empathetic, and able to thrive in a diverse international setting.

Required skills

• SuccessFactors