People & Culture Director

Overview

People & Culture Director

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic people & culture plan that supports business goals, growth plans, and succession needs.
• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition and onboarding for senior and critical roles, including employer branding and campus/agency partnerships.
• Design and manage compensation, benefits and reward frameworks that are competitive in the Doha market and commercially sustainable.
• Oversee performance management and succession planning: set frameworks, coach leaders, and ensure measurable development plans for high-potential employees.
• Build and scale learning, leadership development, and career-path programs to close capability gaps and promote internal mobility.
• Lead employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and well‑being initiatives that strengthen culture and retention.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, and grievances; ensure fair and lawful resolution.
• Ensure HR operations (payroll coordination, contracts, visas, records) run smoothly and in compliance with Qatar labour law, QFC or relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Manage HR analytics and reporting (turnover, engagement, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire) and use data to inform decisions.
• Oversee external provider relationships (payroll, benefits brokers, legal advisors, recruitment agencies) and the HR budget.
• Serve as a senior member of the leadership team and a visible culture champion across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; Master’s/Human Resources certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-SCP, MBA) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in senior HR leadership, ideally in multinational or matrix organizations.
• Prior experience working in Qatar or the Gulf region, with solid knowledge of local labour law, visa/work permit processes, and expatriate packages.
• Proven track record in talent strategy, organizational design, change management, and employee relations at scale.

Skills and competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate business needs into people solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills; comfortable briefing and advising C‑suite executives.
• Strong knowledge of compensation design, benefits administration, and total rewards strategies.
• Data-driven approach: experience using HR metrics and analytics tools to measure impact and guide decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including coaching and developing HR teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• Preferred experience
• Experience implementing HR systems (HRIS) and digitalization of HR processes.
• Background in one or more of the organization’s key sectors (e.g., energy, finance, healthcare, education, construction).
• Experience leading diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and wellbeing strategies.
• Remuneration & benefits (sample / adapt as required)
• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus.
• Expat package options where applicable: housing allowance, schooling allowance, annual air ticket, medical insurance, and end-of-service benefits as per Qatar law.
• Professional development allowance and membership support for HR certifications.
• Pay: QAR160.00 - QAR360.00 per hour