Group Human Resources Manager

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.
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