Group Human Resources Manager

About this role Senior Group HR Leader Location: Doha, Qatar Industry: Diversified Business Group Reporting To: Group Chief Executive Officer About the Role 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 within FMCG/consumer-facing businesses is strongly preferred, while exposure to sectors such as hospitality, retail, property, or other diversified businesses would be an advantage. Key Areas of Responsibility 1. Group HR Strategy • 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. 2. Talent & Organizational Development • 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. 3. Compensation, Benefits & Rewards • 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. 4. Performance & Employee Development • 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. 5. Qatar HR & Regulatory Compliance • 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. 6. Government Relations & PRO • Oversee the Group's PRO and government relations activities. • Build an efficient and structured government services function supporting multiple business entities. • Ensure smooth processing of visas, work permits, residency documentation and other government requirements. • Maintain effective working relationships with relevant government authorities. • Ensure business units receive timely and consistent government-related support. • Establish systems for tracking renewals, documentation and regulatory deadlines. • Manage external PRO/service providers where applicable and monitor service quality. • Identify opportunities to simplify, centralize and digitize government-related processes. 7. HR Systems, Policies & Analytics • Establish and maintain a comprehensive HR policy and governance framework. • Review existing HR processes and identify opportunities for improvement. • Lead the effective use and enhancement of HR technology and HRIS platforms. • Develop meaningful HR analytics and management reporting. • Provide regular reporting on workforce size, recruitment, turnover, compensation, absenteeism, performance and other relevant metrics. • Strengthen HR controls, documentation and process governance. • Support wider technology, ERP and business transformation initiatives where HR is involved. 8. Employee Relations • Provide senior-level guidance on complex employee relations matters. • Ensure disciplinary and grievance processes are handled fairly, consistently and in accordance with applicable regulations. • Advise senior management on sensitive people-related issues. • Proactively manage employment-related risks. • Promote a professional, respectful and performance-oriented workplace culture. 9. HR Team Leadership • Lead and develop the Group HR team and associated employee services functions. • Establish clear objectives, KPIs and service standards. • Determine which HR activities should be centralized at Group level and which should remain within individual businesses. • Build a responsive, commercially focused and service-oriented HR function. • Develop the capability of the HR team and strengthen succession within the function. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline. • 10–15+ years of progressive HR experience, including substantial exposure to senior HR leadership. • Strong experience within FMCG, consumer goods, retail or a similarly operationally intensive industry. • GCC/Middle East experience is essential, with Qatar experience highly desirable. • Stron