HR Head – Doha, Qatar

About the role

The HR Head will partner with the Area HR Business Partner and product lines to drive the HR strategy across Qatar. This senior position ensures the organization is staffed with the right talent, complies with local regulations, and supports employee development and engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with HRBP and business units to implement HR strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and selection of qualified candidates.
• Design and manage a comprehensive onboarding program and ongoing employee support.
• Review and benchmark compensation frameworks to attract, motivate, and retain talent.
• Identify training needs, coordinate local learning initiatives, and meet regional development targets.
• Facilitate the annual performance evaluation process and guide managers on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling.
• Integrate HR practices across BV Qatar entities, ensuring consistent policies and compliance.
• Conduct regular audits, monitor HR KPIs, and report accurate regional data.
• Oversee all transactional HR activities, including employee records, time‑keeping, and separations.
• Ensure full compliance with Qatari labor law, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage local HR and admin teams and act as the primary liaison with government labor authorities.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in any discipline; MBA in HR preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in core HR functions across any industry.
• Proven experience leading HR teams and driving strategic initiatives.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of Qatari labor legislation and compliance requirements.
• Strong expertise in recruitment, onboarding, compensation design, and performance management.
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best‑practice frameworks.
• Experience conducting HR audits and managing HR metrics and reporting.
• Leadership skills to manage HR and administrative staff and influence senior business leaders.