Head of Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy

GSM - Green SM; Doha; On-site; QAR 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

GSM - Green SM in Doha, Qatar seeks a strategic Head of Recruitment to lead the end-to-end talent acquisition function. You will design and implement recruitment strategies, build a high-performing team, and partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs.

The role emphasizes candidate sourcing, employer branding, DEI compliance, and data-driven hiring metrics to support GSM's growth. If you have a strong background in senior recruitment, this is a senior leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master's degree a plus).
• 5-8+ years in recruitment/talent acquisition with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or team-lead capacity.
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized roles.
• Strong understanding of labor law, employment regulations, and recruitment compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading a recruitment team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve GSM's recruitment strategy, policies, and processes across all departments and levels.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the recruitment team, setting goals, monitoring performance, and building capability.
• Partner with department heads and senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and translate them into actionable recruitment plans.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for key and senior positions.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, referrals, campus engagement, and agency partnerships.
• Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job boards, universities, and other external talent sources.
• Champion GSM's employer brand across career sites, social media, and job fairs to attract top talent.
• Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to leadership.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with labor laws, internal policies, and DEI standards.
• Manage the recruitment budget, including agency fees, job advertising spend, and recruitment events.
• Continuously benchmark GSM's compensation and hiring practices against market standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Data-driven

Communication skills

Negotiation

Adaptability

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

ATS/HRIS

HR analytics tools

Job description

GSM - Green SM in Doha, Qatar seeks a strategic Head of Recruitment to lead the end-to-end talent acquisition function. You will design and implement recruitment strategies, build a high-performing team, and partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs.

The role emphasizes candidate sourcing, employer branding, DEI compliance, and data-driven hiring metrics to support GSM's growth. If you have a strong background in senior recruitment, this is a senior leadership opportunity.