Group Human Resources Manager

Reporting To: Group Chief Executive Officer

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 is a strategic leadership position suited to an HR professional who has operated in a multi-business or multi-entity environment and can combine strong strategic thinking with hands-on understanding of HR operations, local regulatory requirements, and government processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Group CEO and senior business leadership to build a more integrated and professional HR platform, support organizational growth, strengthen talent and leadership capabilities, and ensure robust HR governance across the organization.

Experience with in FMCG/consumer-facing businesses is strongly preferred, while exposure to sectors such as hospitality, retail, property, or other diversified businesses would be an advantage.

• Develop and execute a Group‑level people strategy aligned with business priorities and future growth plans.
• Establish consistent HR frameworks, policies and processes across different businesses while allowing for operational differences between entities.
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to the Group CEO and senior business leadership.
• Support organizational design, manpower planning, succession planning and leadership development.
• Introduce appropriate HR metrics, dashboards and management reporting.
• Drive greater consistency, professionalism and accountability across the Group's HR practices.
• Ensure HR initiatives contribute directly to business performance and organizational effectiveness.

• Develop workforce planning and talent strategies across the Group.
• Oversee hiring strategies for senior, specialist and business‑critical positions.
• Strengthen succession planning and internal talent development.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines through local and international recruitment.
• Support leadership development and management capability‑building initiatives.
• Advise senior management on organizational structures, key appointments and workforce requirements.
• Develop initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention and career progression.

• Lead the development and ongoing review of Group‑wide compensation structures.
• Establish appropriate salary bands, grades and reward frameworks.
• Conduct market benchmarking across Qatar and relevant GCC markets.
• Develop annual salary review and incentive processes.
• Review senior management and executive compensation in partnership with leadership.
• Ensure remuneration practices maintain appropriate levels of market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Oversee policies relating to allowances, benefits, insurance, end‑of‑service provisions and other employee benefits.

• Introduce or enhance a structured performance management framework.
• Establish measurable objectives and KPIs across functions and business units.
• Support leadership and management development programmes.
• Identify high‑potential employees and develop appropriate career pathways.
• Promote a culture focused on accountability, performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure learning and development initiatives are aligned with actual business requirements.

• Provide leadership and oversight of employment‑related regulatory compliance across the Group.
• Ensure appropriate compliance with applicable labour, immigration and residency requirements.
• Oversee work permits, visas, employee documentation and related government approvals.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and advise leadership on their potential impact.
• Ensure timely renewal of licences, registrations, permits and other applicable documentation.
• Establish appropriate compliance monitoring, reporting and escalation mechanisms.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support internal and external audits.

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