School HR Manager: Talent, Compliance & People Strategy

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is recruiting an HR Manager for Compass International School Doha, Qatar. You will lead all aspects of people management, collaborating with the Principal and leadership team to deliver a high-quality HR service that supports strategic priorities.

The role focuses on recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, visas, appraisals and workforce planning, within a diverse international school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• 5–7 years HR generalist or management experience, preferably in education or service-led environments.
• Strong knowledge of Qatar Labour Law and immigration processes.
• Proven track record in high-volume recruitment and onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with senior leaders.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with HR systems; SAP/SuccessFactors considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all school roles with leadership team.
• Act as first point of contact for employee relations, coaching and mediation.
• Oversee payroll inputs, contracts, attendance, and personnel files.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar Labour Law, MOEHE and Nord Anglia HR policies.
• Manage visa renewals, residency processes and exits.
• Coordinate annual appraisal and performance reviews.
• Support managers with goal setting and development planning.
• Partner with Principal on workforce structure, compensation and priorities.
• Champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing across the school.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Employee relations

Communication

Organization & coordination

HR data management

SuccessFactors knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

CIPD qualification desirable

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Nord Anglia Education is recruiting an HR Manager for Compass International School Doha, Qatar. You will lead all aspects of people management, collaborating with the Principal and leadership team to deliver a high-quality HR service that supports strategic priorities.

The role focuses on recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, visas, appraisals and workforce planning, within a diverse international school environment.