Start Date: January 2027, though an earlier start date can be accommodated.

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit an HR Manager to join Compass International School Doha, Qatar.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional to lead all aspects of people management within the school, working closely with the Principal and school leadership team to deliver a high-quality HR service that supports our strategic and operational priorities.

The role: We seek an individual to join as an HR Manager where your focus will be:

• Leading full-cycle recruitment for all school roles, working closely with the Principal and school leadership team
• Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations, providing advice, coaching and mediation to managers and staff
• Overseeing day-to-day HR operations, including payroll inputs, contract renewals, attendance management and personnel file maintenance
• Ensuring full compliance with Qatar Labour Law, MOEHE requirements and Nord Anglia HR policies
• Managing employee visa renewals, residency processes and exit procedures
• Coordinating the school's annual appraisal and performance review process
• Supporting managers with goal setting, feedback and development planning
• Partnering with the Principal on workforce structure, compensation and people priorities
• Championing diversity, inclusion and wellbeing across the school community

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (CIPD qualification desirable)
• Minimum of 5-7 years' HR generalist or management experience, ideally in a school or service-led environment
• Strong understanding of Qatar Labour Law, employment legislation, and immigration processes
• Proven track record of managing high-volume recruitment and onboarding
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Skilled in HR systems and data management; experience with SuccessFactors is an advantage
• Culturally aware, empathetic, and able to thrive in a diverse international setting

About Us Please see full job description here. Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

To Apply On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.