Director of Human Resources

1Recruit International; Doha; On-site; QAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

1Recruit International LLC seeks a Director for Human Resources to join its executive team in Doha. The role leads a multi-disciplinary HR function, shaping strategy, policies and programs to support Qatar's food security objectives and a growing global consultancy.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years HR experience with at least 7 years in management, a proven track record as a strategist and practitioner, and a consulting mindset with exposure to resourcing and recruitment at scale.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of HR experience with at least 7 years in management.
• Strategist and practitioner with a track record in HR programs and initiatives.
• Consulting mindset with extensive exposure in resourcing and recruitment.
• Experience implementing international best practices in a start-up environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a multi-disciplined HR team to meet targets.
• Define and deliver HR strategy aligned with vision and mission.
• Translate values into policies for recruitment, compensation and support.
• Anticipate HR roadblocks and plan countermeasures.
• Stay abreast of latest HR trends and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Strategic HR

Resourcing & recruitment

HR policy implementation

Education

HR degree with Masters/MCIPD/FCIPD/SHRM desirable

Job description

• International HRM Industry Environment
• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Exceptional Salary in Leading Edge Company

Our client is a newly established quasi government agency that was established in response to global food security concerns arising as a result of expanding global demand for food, feed and bio-fuels, the rising price of energy, increasing land and water scarcity, as well as the effects of climate change. The firm’s mission is to develop a comprehensive and sustainable long term solution to the challenges that the State of Qatar faces with regards to its Food Security. The objective is to increase and enhance domestic agricultural production and, in parallel, strengthen the security of food imports to alleviate the food supply deficit that Qatar faces. The Board now wish to recruit a Director for Human Resources as a member of their executive team with international experience. This role is responsible for leading the HR effort and enabling the delivery of the firm’s goals to ensure a unique and sustainable future for food security initiatives in Qatar as well as the development of a market leading global consulting enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Direct, lead and management of a multi-disciplined human resource team in the food security sector to ensure organization HR targets are met and delivered.
• Plan, define, agree and deliver human resource strategy for the program and its components in line with firm’s vision and mission, both current and future.
• Translate corporate values and attitude into operational processes capable of developing and implementing policies for selection, recruitment, compensation and support people with the aim of driving a high performance organisation.
• Anticipate major HR roadblocks and prepare possible measures to counter them.
• Increase knowledge and latest trends

Attributes

• Degree in Human Resources or comparable with post graduate study to Masters level or MCIPD / FCIPD or SHRM is desirable.
• A minimum of 15 years’ human resource experience and at least 7 years’ experience at management level being essential but with a hands on attitude..
• A proven background as a Strategist and Practitioner in HR is required with a solid track record in successfully developing and implementing HR programs and initiatives.
• Candidates with a consulting firm mindset with be highly regarded as is extensive exposure in resourcing and recruitment.
• The ability to implement international best practice across a start-up organisation is required.
• Strong leadership abilities with superior communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Problem solving and root cause identification skills.
• Is able to embrace change and has the ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Experience with large-scale organizational change effort.

A competitive salary package will be offered to attract exceptional candidates to this growth organization.

About The Company

1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit’ candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.