HR Manager - School in Qatar, TRANSFORM RECRUITMENT

Overview

Transform are working with a British Curriculum School in Qatar who are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join their team in the coming months. The HR Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the full HR function, ensuring compliance with labour law, ministry regulations, and safer recruitment standards. The role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring effective HR processes, legal compliance, workforce administration, employee relations, and professional development. The HR Manager also line manages the HR and Clinic teams, ensuring performance management, professional growth, and operational efficiency. This role involves delivering key training sessions, implementing policies, supporting staff well-being, and driving workforce nationalisation initiatives. The HR Manager works closely with senior leadership to support decision-making, employee engagement, and HR processes that align with organisational goals.

Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Team Management : Line manage and provide leadership to the HR and Clinic Teams; conduct weekly team meetings, one-to-one performance discussions, regular coaching, identify training and development needs, oversee workload distribution, lead the performance management cycle, support staff development and retention initiatives.

HR Operations & Compliance : Ensure compliance with labour law, ministry requirements, and safer recruitment standards; develop, review, and enforce HR policies and procedures; conduct audits on HR processes and documentation; oversee the Single Central Record (SCR); ensure GDPR-compliant, accurate, securely stored HR documentation; provide strategic HR advice to senior leadership; monitor legislative changes and ministry updates.

Employee Relations & Staff Well-being : Provide confidential HR support via a structured booking system; collaborate with leadership to address employee concerns and promote a positive workplace culture; facilitate mediation; monitor staff survey results and report findings; conduct return-to-work interviews; maintain contact with staff on extended leave; manage data on absence, punctuality, and disciplinary cases; participate in disciplinary proceedings; work with staff well-being committees and counsellors to promote welfare initiatives.

Payroll, Benefits & Compensation : Review monthly payroll changes, payroll accuracy with Finance; conduct salary and benefits benchmarking; ensure compensation structures comply with regulations and policies; oversee leave management and absence tracking; supervise HR staff in recruitment processes, contract changes, residency permits, and labour law compliance.

HR Administration & Data Management : Manage HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality; conduct routine audits on employee records, payroll, and contracts; ensure GDPR compliance and secure record storage; prepare and submit regular HR reports highlighting workforce trends and compliance.

Learning & Development (L&D) & Induction : Lead HR-related training during onboarding and induction; deliver training on Health & Safety, Fire Safety, HR Policies, Operational Guidelines, and Code of Conduct; align induction and training with department heads; update training materials annually to reflect policy and regulatory changes.

Qatarisation & National Talent Development : Develop and oversee the Qatarisation strategy; support recruitment, training, and retention of Qatari nationals; integrate Qatarisation into recruitment, onboarding, and career development; identify succession planning opportunities and address skills gaps; design and deliver tailored training and mentorship for Qatari staff; monitor and report Qatarisation progress with insights to improve participation.

Qualifications & Skills

Knowledge and experience of working in an HR environment.

Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office).

Ability to analyse statistics and manage databases.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organisational and prioritisation capabilities with attention to detail.

Proficiency in English (additional languages beneficial).

Previous GCC experience is preferred; knowledge of local labour law and ministry databases is advantageous.

Relevant HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) are required; prior GCC experience is highly desirable.

Professional manner, resilient, self-motivated with a proactive attitude; ability to manage sensitive issues confidentially.

Senioriy level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Education

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