Compass International School Doha
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you an experienced Human Resources leader looking to drive organizational excellence and talent management in a leading international educational group? Compass International School Doha, part of Nord Anglia Education, is seeking a dedicated School HR Manager to oversee HR operations, staff relations, and recruitment for its international school campus in Doha, Qatar.
In this strategic and operational leadership role, the School HR Manager is responsible for leading all human resource functions, ensuring full compliance with Qatar Labor Laws, streamlining staff onboarding and visa processing, and cultivating a positive, high-performance workplace culture. Working closely with the School Principal, Regional HR Leadership, and Academic Heads, you will align HR strategies with global educational standards to support top-tier teaching and learning.
About Compass International School Doha (Nord Anglia Education):
Compass International School Doha is one of Qatar’s premier international schools and a proud member of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading premium schools organization. Operating across multiple modern campuses in Doha, Compass International School delivers a high-quality education through the English National Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and IGCSE. Compass International School provides an exceptionally supportive workplace for international educators and operational leaders.
Key Responsibilities & Strategic HR Management:
1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
– Oversee the end-to-end recruitment cycle for academic faculty and administrative staff in partnership with Nord Anglia global recruitment portals.
– Coordinate international recruitment logistics, relocation support, onboarding schedules, and induction programs for newly appointed staff.
– Liaise with Government Relations Officers (GRO) to process employment visas, work permits, Ministry of Education approvals, and QID legalizations efficiently.
2. Employee Relations, Performance Management & Policy Compliance:
– Ensure all school HR policies, employment contracts, and workplace procedures strictly comply with Qatar Labor Law and Nord Anglia global guidelines.
– Serve as a trusted advisor to school leadership on staff relations, performance evaluation models, grievance handling, and disciplinary workflows.
– Foster a healthy, inclusive, and collaborative working environment by implementing staff welfare programs and active retention strategies.
3. HR Operations, Payroll & Administrative Governance:
– Manage the monthly payroll validation, end-of-service gratuity calculations, leave entitlements, and housing/benefits administration.
– Maintain accurate, confidential digital and physical HR records, HRIS database systems, and audit-ready compliance documentation.
– Oversee staff safeguarding checks, police clearance verification, and continuous child protection training records across all employee groups.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials & Professional Certification:
 * Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
 * Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.
– Required Experience & Expertise:
 * Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a manager or supervisory role within an international school or corporate environment in Qatar/GCC.
 * In-depth knowledge of Qatar Labor Law, Ministry of Education regulations, and local visa/work permit procedures.
– Languages & Soft Skills:
 * Native or near-native fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.
 * Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Highly competitive, tax-free basic salary package aligned with experience in Qatar.
– Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage.
– Annual home leave flight ticket allowance.
– End-of-service benefits and professional development opportunities within Nord Anglia Education’s global network.
To apply for this job please visit careers.nordanglia.com.