HR Manager - School in Qatar

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 localisation 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, and regular coaching sessions. Identify training and development needs to ensure continuous professional growth. Oversee workload distribution for efficiency and high-quality service delivery. Lead the performance management cycle, including goal setting, progress reviews, and annual appraisals. 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, procedures, and documentation. Oversee the Single Central Record (SCR), ensuring full compliance with regulations. Ensure HR documentation is GDPR-compliant, accurate, and securely stored. Provide strategic HR advice to senior leadership on workforce planning and policy. Monitor legislative changes and ministry updates, advising leadership accordingly.
• Employee Relations & Staff Well-being : Provide confidential professional HR support to staff via a structured booking system. Collaborate with leadership to address employee concerns and promote a positive workplace culture. Facilitate mediation sessions to resolve disputes before escalation. Monitor and analyse staff survey results, preparing reports and recommendations for leadership. Conduct return-to-work interviews and support staff reintegration. Maintain contact with staff on extended leave (e.g., maternity, illness, bereavement). Manage data on absence, punctuality, and disciplinary cases, escalating where required. Participate in formal disciplinary proceedings. Work with staff well-being committees and counsellors to implement welfare initiatives and promote mental health awareness.
• Payroll, Benefits & Compensation : Review monthly payroll changes, including salary adjustments, contract modifications, and leave. Ensure accurate payroll processing in collaboration with Finance. Conduct salary and benefits benchmarking, advising leadership on competitiveness. Ensure compliance of compensation structures with employment regulations and organisational 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, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality. Conduct routine audits on employee records, payroll, and contracts. Ensure GDPR compliance and secure record storage. Prepare and submit regular HR reports to senior leadership, highlighting workforce trends and compliance.
• Learning & Development (L&D) & Induction Training : Lead HR-related training sessions during onboarding and induction. Deliver training on : Health & Safety, Fire Safety, HR Policies, Operational Guidelines, and Code of Conduct. Work with other department heads to align induction and training initiatives. Update training materials annually to reflect changes in policies, labour law, and regulations.
• Qatarisation & National Talent Development : Develop and oversee the Qatarisation strategy, ensuring alignment with national workforce initiatives and compliance requirements. Support the recruitment, training, and retention of Qatari nationals. Integrate Qatarisation into recruitment, onboarding, and career development pathways. Collaborate with leadership to identify succession planning opportunities and address skills gaps. Design and deliver tailored training, mentoring, and career development programmes for Qatari staff. Monitor and report on Qatarisation progress, providing insights and recommendations to enhance participation and retention of Qatari employees.

General Expectations

Actively contribute to organisational life, including attending events and initiatives. Support cross-departmental collaboration and promote a positive workplace culture. Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by leadership to ensure smooth operations.

Person Specification

Experience & Skills

Knowledge and experience of working in an HR environment. Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications). Ability to analyse statistics and manage databases. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organisational and prioritisation skills, with high attention to detail. Proficiency in English (additional languages beneficial). Previous experience in the GCC (preferred). Knowledge of local labour law and ministry databases (advantageous).

Personal Attributes

Professional manner and appearance. Friendly, approachable personality. Self-motivated with a positive, proactive attitude. Calm under pressure and resilient. Flexible and adaptable to organisational needs. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive issues confidentially.

Qualifications

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

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