Senior HR Business Partner

Overview

Qatar Airways is seeking to fill the position of Senior HR Business Partner based in Doha, Qatar. This role supports a sizable business unit or cluster by acting as a strategic HR consultant and trusted advisor to senior management, shaping people strategies aligned with commercial objectives. The position involves fostering business growth, cultivating a high-performance workplace culture, and ensuring adherence to Group HR policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to design and implement people strategies that align with divisional business objectives and corporate HR frameworks, leveraging workforce data to enhance performance.
• Plan and oversee execution of division-wide HR initiatives encompassing talent management, performance evaluation, employee engagement, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Lead efforts in organizational design, change management, and development to position the business for future success aligned with strategic goals.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to deploy solutions in talent recruitment, learning, performance management, rewards, engagement, and workforce planning.
• Promote a high-achievement culture through leadership enhancement, succession planning, talent nurturing, performance and recognition programs.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, ensuring policy compliance, risk mitigation, and fostering positive workplace environments.
• Manage strategic HR projects including policy updates, transformative initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts, influencing stakeholders towards innovative and efficient practices.
• Establish strong connections across the organization to deeply understand commercial needs, workforce challenges, and change drivers, providing proactive HR support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by departmental leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least eight years of substantial HR experience, particularly in HR Business Partner roles within complex settings.
• Proven capability in crafting and executing people strategies with proficiency in performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, employee relations, and change management including process mapping.
• Knowledge of local and regional labor laws and legal frameworks.
• Expertise in HR best practices and employment legislation, effectively balancing organizational goals with risk management.
• Skilled in decision support through business case preparation, process enhancements, workforce planning, and leading change projects.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD or an equivalent qualification) is advantageous.

About Qatar Airways Group

Originating with only four aircraft, Qatar Airways now operates across twelve diverse business sectors united by excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. The company values ambition and creativity, offering expansive growth and development opportunities for its employees within a global and inclusive community.

Application Process

Candidates who are eager to contribute to a dynamic HR team and pursue a rewarding career are invited to submit their applications by uploading a CV and completing the application form.