School HR Manager

Location: Etqan Global Academy, Doha, Qatar

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a School HR Manager to join Etqan Global Academy in Doha, Qatar.

We are looking for someone to lead all aspects of people management at the school, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality HR service that supports both strategic and operational priorities. Working closely with the Principal, Regional HR Director, and regional teams, you will play a vital role in building an engaged, high-performing school culture where every colleague feels valued and supported.

The role:

We seek an individual to join as a School HR Manager, where your focus will be:
• Leading recruitment, onboarding, and visa processes to ensure timely, compliant staffing across all roles.
• Acting as a trusted partner to school leadership on employee relations, performance management, and engagement.
• Overseeing HR operations including payroll inputs, contract renewals, and personnel data management.
• Ensuring compliance with Qatar Labour Law, MOEHE requirements, and Nord Anglia HR policies.
• Driving employee wellbeing, diversity, and professional development initiatives.
• Supporting the delivery of strategic workforce planning and contributing to the wider regional HR projects.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (CIPD qualification desirable).
• 5–7 years’ experience in an HR generalist or management role, ideally within a school or service-led environment.
• Strong understanding of Qatar Labour Law, employment regulations, and immigration procedures.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working in a fast-paced international setting.

Please see the full job description here

About us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located across 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 Juilliard School 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 professionals across the world.

To apply

Online applications need to be submitted 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.