Global HR Operations Leader, EMEA & APAC (Qatar Onsite)

Confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Qatar is seeking a Head of HR Operations to oversee international HR operations across EMEA and APAC from Doha. The role focuses on compliance, governance and scalable processes to support a global organisation.

You will lead ESS/MSS initiatives, automate workflows and manage a small HR Operations team, coordinating with Legal, Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate data controls and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Law or related field.
• Significant multi-country HR Operations experience across EMEA and APAC/Asia is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international employment legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Operations expertise across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and HR governance requirements.
• Translate local requirements into scalable global HR processes.
• Drive HR process standardisation, ESS/MSS, automation and digital transformation.
• Advise on restructures, workforce transitions and complex operational HR matters.
• Partner with HRBPs, Legal, Payroll, Finance and Centres of Excellence.
• Maintain strong HR data, audit, governance and operational controls.
• Identify regional HR risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement across HR service delivery.
• Provide guidance to a small HR Operations team.

Skills

HR Operations

Stakeholder management

Compliance & governance

HR technology

Payroll administration

Data privacy

Workflow automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Law

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Confidential in Qatar is seeking a Head of HR Operations to oversee international HR operations across EMEA and APAC from Doha. The role focuses on compliance, governance and scalable processes to support a global organisation.

You will lead ESS/MSS initiatives, automate workflows and manage a small HR Operations team, coordinating with Legal, Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate data controls and risk mitigation.