People & Culture Director

The People & Culture Director is a strategic partner responsible for shaping the organization’s identity and ensuring that the human element is at the core of all business decisions. Beyond traditional HR functions, this role focuses on employee experience, organizational health, and fostering a high-performance culture that attracts and retains top-tier talent.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Culture

• Develop and execute a people strategy that aligns with the long-term business goals.
• Act as a guardian of company values, ensuring they are integrated into every stage of the employee lifecycle.
• Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention through data-driven insights.

2. Talent Management & Acquisition

• Oversee a robust recruitment strategy to attract diverse and high-caliber talent in a competitive market.
• Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs that accelerate "time-to-productivity" for new hires.
• Manage succession planning and identify high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

3. Learning & Development (L&D)

• Establish a culture of continuous learning by implementing training modules and career development pathways.
• Coach and mentor senior leadership on team management and effective communication.

4. Performance & Total Rewards

• Modernize the performance management system, moving from annual reviews to continuous feedback loops.
• Oversee compensation and benefits structures to ensure they remain competitive, equitable, and transparent.

5. Operations & Compliance

• Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with local labor laws and international best practices.
• Optimize HR technology (HRIS) to streamline payroll, attendance, and employee data management.
• Manage the People & Culture budget effectively to maximize ROI on employee initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership or Director-level role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. (Masters or SHRM/CIPD certification preferred).
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to link HR initiatives directly to business revenue and growth.
• Emotional Intelligence: Exceptional interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with modern HRIS platforms, ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), and data analytics tools.
• Adaptability: Experience managing teams through organizational change or rapid scaling.

Pay: QAR135.00 - QAR315.00 per hour

Work Location: In person