Group Human Resources Manager

About the role

A diversified and growing business group in Qatar is looking to appoint a senior Group HR leader to oversee and strengthen its people, HR governance, employee services, compensation and benefits, and government‑related HR operations across multiple business units. This strategic position requires an HR professional experienced in multi‑entity environments who can blend strong strategic thinking with hands‑on operational expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Group‑level people strategy aligned with business priorities, establishing consistent HR frameworks, policies and metrics across entities.
• Lead talent and organizational development, including workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Design and maintain Group‑wide compensation structures, conduct market benchmarking, and manage salary reviews, incentives and senior executive remuneration.
• Oversee performance management, learning and development, and employee relations to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar labour, immigration and residency regulations, managing work permits, visas and government approvals.
• Direct the PRO and government‑relations function, centralising visa and permit processes and maintaining relationships with authorities.
• Implement and optimise HRIS/ERP systems, develop HR analytics and reporting, and support broader technology transformation projects.
• Lead and develop the Group HR team, defining service standards, KPIs and succession plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 10‑15+ years progressive HR experience, including senior leadership in FMCG, consumer goods, retail or similarly operationally intensive industries.
• Extensive GCC/Middle East experience, with strong knowledge of Qatar employment, immigration and government‑related HR requirements.
• Proven track record managing compensation, benefits, HRIS/ERP implementations and government‑relations functions across multi‑entity organisations.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.

Required skills

• HRIS platforms
• ERP systems
• HR analytics and reporting
• Compensation benchmarking
• Government relations and PRO processes