Group Human Resources Manager

10-15 Years

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Position: Group HR Manager

Location : Qatar

Mandatory Requirements

10–15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within the FMCG industry (Mandatory).
Fluency in both Arabic and English (Mandatory).
Proven experience in FMCG organizations is essential.
Experience managing HR functions across multiple business units, companies, or holding group structures is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of Qatar Labour Law and HR compliance requirements.
Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems.
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

Develop and execute a Group-wide HR strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, senior leadership team, and business heads on all people-related matters.
Lead organizational transformation and change management initiatives across multiple entities.
Drive a high-performance culture that supports business growth, accountability, and operational excellence.
Ensure HR contributes as a strategic business partner across all Group companies.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategies across all business units.
Develop workforce planning frameworks and manpower budgets aligned with business requirements.
Build strong talent pipelines for critical, technical, and leadership positions.
Ensure timely recruitment of both skilled and unskilled workforce as required by business operations.
Strengthen employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.

Performance Management & Succession Planning

Design and implement robust performance management systems, KPIs, and appraisal frameworks.
Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Lead succession planning and leadership pipeline development initiatives.
Ensure fair and transparent promotion, evaluation, and career progression processes.

Compensation & Benefits Strategy

Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures, grading frameworks, and reward programs.
Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitiveness.
Oversee employee benefits, incentive schemes, and compensation policies.
Ensure reward strategies support attraction, retention, and employee engagement objectives.

Employee Relations & Culture

Lead employee relations, grievance management, and disciplinary processes.
Promote a positive, productive, and values-driven workplace culture.
Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives across the Group.
Build strong relationships between management and employees to foster trust and collaboration.

HR Governance, Policies & Compliance

Develop, standardize, and implement HR policies and procedures across all Group entities.
Ensure full compliance with Qatar Labour Law and regulatory requirements.
Lead HR audits, governance initiatives, and internal control processes.
Mitigate organizational and people-related risks through strong HR governance practices.

Learning, Development & Leadership Capability

HR Operations, Technology & Analytics

Oversee HR operations, onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HR administration.
Lead HR digital transformation initiatives and HRIS optimization projects.
Utilize HR analytics and workforce data to support strategic decision-making.
Improve HR processes, efficiency, and service delivery across all business units.

Organizational Development & Change Management

Design and implement organizational structures that support growth and efficiency.
Lead organizational development initiatives and workforce transformation programs.
Support mergers, expansions, restructuring, and business change initiatives where required.
Drive productivity and workforce effectiveness across the Group.