Strategic School HR Leader - Doha

Guardian Jobs; Doha; On-site; QAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all aspects of people management at Compass International School Doha, Qatar. You will work closely with the Principal and leadership to deliver a high-quality HR service aligned with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, Qatar Labour Law compliance, visa and residency processes, and annual performance reviews; you will champion diversity and wellbeing across the

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 employment legislation.
• Experience with high-volume recruitment and onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all school roles in collaboration with school leadership.
• Advise on employee relations, offering coaching and mediation to managers and staff.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations including payroll inputs, contracts, attendance, and file maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar Labour Law, MOEHE requirements, and Nord Anglia HR policies.
• Manage visa renewals, residency processes, and exit procedures.
• Coordinate annual appraisal and performance review processes.
• Support managers with goal setting, feedback and development planning.
• Partner with Principal on workforce structure, compensation and priorities.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing across the school community.

Skills

Recruitment management

Employee relations

HR operations

Qatar Labour Law

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder influence

HRIS systems (SuccessFactors)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

CIPD qualification desirable

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Nord Anglia Education is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all aspects of people management at Compass International School Doha, Qatar. You will work closely with the Principal and leadership to deliver a high-quality HR service aligned with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, Qatar Labour Law compliance, visa and residency processes, and annual performance reviews; you will champion diversity and wellbeing across the