HR and Admin Specialist

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WeAre Averda is seeking an experienced HR and Admin Specialist to oversee end-to-end HR operations in a multinational environment. You will manage payroll, employee lifecycle processes, onboarding, and compliance while aligning HR priorities with business goals.

The role focuses on organisation design, talent acquisition, L&D, performance management, employee relations, and engagement initiatives, with a strong emphasis on labour laws, policies, and HSE adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or equivalent (SHRM, CIPD advantageous).
• Minimum 6 years of HR experience in a multinational firm.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, payroll, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations, payroll, and compliance.
• Drive organisation design and talent acquisition to support business needs.
• Lead onboarding, learning and development, and performance management cycles.
• Oversee employee relations, engagement initiatives, and risk management.
• Ensure governance, policy adherence, and adherence to HSE standards.

Skills

Payroll management

Employee lifecycle

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

L&D

Performance management

Employee relations

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration

Tools

Office 365

AI productivity tools

Job description

WeAre Averda

Averda is a leading global provider of integrated waste management and environmental services, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most complex waste challenges. Operating across multiple markets, we are committed to transforming waste into value while safeguarding the environment, supporting our communities, and driving operational excellence.

Role Summary

Join our team as an HR and Admin Specialist responsible for end‑to‑end HR operations, including payroll management, employee lifecycle administration, and compliance. The role supports organisation design, leads talent acquisition and onboarding, oversees learning and development, facilitates performance management, manages employee relations, and drives employee engagement initiatives, while ensuring adherence to labour laws, company policies, and contributing to health, safety, and people‑related risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Enable business‑aligned organisation design by leveraging workforce analytics, role clarity, and capability mapping across the BU. Drive end‑to‑end talent acquisition using data‑driven hiring, market intelligence, and modern sourcing strategies to attract high‑impact talent. Design and optimise the onboarding experience, ensuring smooth assimilation, early productivity, and cultural alignment through structured onboarding journeys. Track, analyse, and report on learning and development outcomes, linking capability building to business performance and future skill needs. Facilitate performance management cycles, providing insights, progress reporting, and enablement to support continuous performance and growth conversations. Proactively manage employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution of people matters with a strong focus on trust and compliance. Design, execute, and measure employee engagement initiatives, using feedback, pulse surveys, and data insights to drive engagement and retention. Ensure governance, policy adherence, and compliance, translating policies into practical, employee‑friendly practices within the BU. Lead people and risk management initiatives, identifying workforce risks early and partnering with leadership on mitigation strategies. Champion health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, embedding a culture of wellbeing, safety, and accountability. Manage administration requirements efficiently, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant delivery in line with organisational needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration SHRM, CIPD or equivalent (advantageous)

Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of Qatar labour laws Language proficiency: English (fluent); Hindi and Arabic (advantageous)

Technical Competencies

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Power Point required; Excel preferred) Digitally savvy, with the ability and willingness to learn, test, and adopt new tools quickly Exposure to or interest in AI-enabled productivity tools Align HR priorities with business goals Promotes positive and inclusive culture Maintain integrity and professionalism in HR operations, consistently upholding confidentiality and ethical standards. Supports transformation and continuous improvement HR analytics for decision-making Builds trust through clarity and openness Ability to apply analytical skills using digital tools to analyze information and present actionable insights

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of experience in a multinational firm

If you think you have what it takes to make the world a cleaner place, if you can see value where others see waste and if you aren’t afraid of a challenge, why not start your journey with us today.

Averda welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, actively promotes diversity in the workforce, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.

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