Head, Workforce Planning & Total Rewards

North Oil Company Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oil Company Qatar is seeking an experienced HR leader to head Workforce Planning, Organization Effectiveness, Total Rewards, HR systems and people analytics. You will shape workforce plans and lead compensation programs to support business growth.

As a member of the HR Leadership Team, you will manage budgets, drive data-driven decision making, and ensure governance across 1,000+ employees. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3 years in a leading role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; CIPD preferred.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of workforce planning strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and reward programs for attraction, retention and performance.
• Drive HR analytics, dashboards, and reporting for strategic decision-making.
• Manage manpower budgeting, cost forecasting, and salary review processes.
• Maintain job architecture, evaluation practices, and governance across the organization.

Skills

Workforce planning

Organization effectiveness

Total rewards

HR analytics

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job description:

Job Purpose

Under the leadership of the HR Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to lead the development and implementation of workforce planning, organization effectiveness, total rewards, HR systems, and people analytics strategies that support the Company's business objectives and long-term growth.

The role is responsible for ensuring that the organization has effective workforce plans, competitive reward programs, and reliable workforce insights to support strategic decision-making and organizational performance.

As a member of the HR Leadership Team, the position contributes to the development and execution of the HR strategy and drives continuous improvement across people-related processes and practices.

Job Dimensions

Financial Direct accountability for workforce budgeting, personnel cost forecasting, salary review budgets, performance bonus allocations, and reward-related expenditures. Shared accountability for HR budget management. Human Resources Organization of 1,000+ employees. Direct leadership of a team of Workforce Planning and Total Rewards professionals.

Key Accountabilities

Workforce Planning & Organization Effectiveness

Lead the development and implementation of short-, medium-, and long-term workforce planning strategies aligned with business objectives and the Long-Range Business Plan. Oversee organization design and organizational effectiveness initiatives to support operational efficiency and business growth. Provide strategic advice to management on organizational structures, workforce optimization. Ensure workforce plans, recruitment activities, and manpower requirements remain aligned with organizational needs and approved budgets. Maintain accurate organization structures and workforce data to support business decision-making.

Total Rewards & Compensation

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and reward programs to support attraction, retention, motivation, and performance. Ensure competitiveness, consistency, and alignment of salaries, benefits, and the Employee Value Proposition across the organization. Act as the focal point for all compensation and benefits matters and provide expert advice to management and HR stakeholders. Ensure consistency and compliance in salary proposals, promotions, allowances, and remuneration decisions. Participate in local and regional salary and benefits surveys and ensure market competitiveness of NOC reward practices. Lead annual salary review and performance bonus processes and support broader reward and recognition initiatives. Oversee the design, administration, and continuous enhancement of employee benefits and recognition programs. Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and governance requirements related to compensation and benefits. Collaborate with other HR functions to ensure total rewards programs are effectively integrated with talent, performance, and workforce planning processes.

Workforce Budgeting & Cost Management

Lead the annual manpower budgeting process and workforce cost forecasting. Ensure effective workforce cost planning, including salaries, bonuses, allowances, benefits, and recognition programs. Provide recommendations to optimize personnel costs while supporting business requirements. Monitor workforce costs and provide management with analysis and forecasts to support decision-making.

Job Architecture & Evaluation

Ensure all positions are supported by accurate and current job descriptions. Maintain the Company's job architecture and grading framework. Lead job evaluation activities and ensure consistency and governance in grading decisions. Support organization design, workforce planning, recruitment, and compensation initiatives through effective job evaluation practices.

HR Analytics & Reporting

Provide workforce analytics, dashboards, and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making. Monitor workforce trends and key performance indicators and provide recommendations to management. Deliver regular workforce, headcount, compensation, and organizational reports to relevant stakeholders. Drive a data-driven approach to workforce and reward decision-making.

Competencies

• Delegate Appropriately and Communicate Effectively
• Demonstrate Adaptability in Managing Complex Situations
• Demonstrate Learning Agility and Drive Innovation
• Develop Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Competence
• Develop Others and Institutionalise Knowledge
• Develop Talent for the Future
• NOC Sustainability
• Facilitate Collaboration and Sense of Community
• Improve Safety, Technical Proficiency and Results
• Lead By Example with NOC Values
• Set Purpose, Strategic Direction and Company Plan
• Strengthen Accountability and Continuous Improvement
• Think and Act in Stakeholder-Centric Ways

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field CIPD qualified or equivalent, or studying a Post Graduate qualification in HR, Business Management or a similar discipline.

Certification

Formal training in Job Evaluation and in Compensation and Benefits processes highly desirable.

Experience

10+ years’ experience in C&B of which a minimum of 3 should have been spent in a C&B leading role.

Fluency

Fluency in English essential, Fluency in Arabic is a plus