The People & Culture Manager will play a key leadership role in driving compliant, ethical, and people-centric HR practices in alignment with Qatar labour legislation and Accor policies. The position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations and people governance, contributing to a fair, consistent, and inclusive workplace. With a strong focus on culture, compliance, and operational excellence, the role supports a high-engagement environment aligned with Accor’s Heartist® values, while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality, wellbeing, and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Business Management
• Relevant professional Human Resources certification, such as CIPD, SHRM, or other internationally recognised HR credentials will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive human resources experience with at least 1-2 years in HR leadership experience within luxury hospitality environment
• At least 2 years of hands-on working knowledge of Qatar Labour Law, local employment practices, and governmental procedures
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing employee relations, disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, and HR compliance matters
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing in compensation and benefits administration, payroll, leave management, and end-of-service benefit calculations
• Proven experience in HR reporting, including the preparation, analysis, and presentation of workforce data and key people metrics
• Hands-on experience in HR budgeting, forecasting, and accruals, ensuring accurate financial planning and reporting
• Hands-on experience overseeing employee housing operations, standards, compliance, and colleague welfare within staff accommodation in alignment with local regulations, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and driving employee engagement and employee welfare initiatives to enhance workplace culture and wellbeing
• Proven ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders across all levels
• Proficiency in HR systems and relevant platforms, including but not limited to Oasys
• Proven ability in meeting facilitation and management skills, with the ability to lead discussions, align stakeholders, and drive actionable outcomes
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience working in the GCC is preferred
• Fluency in English is required; Due to the nature of the role and the current team dynamics, Arabic-speaking candidates will be given priority