Employee Relations Manager - Qatarization

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Employee Relations Manager to foster a positive, productive, and compliant workplace environment. This role will lead employee relations initiatives, manage complex workplace matters, conduct investigations, and provide trusted guidance to managers and employees on employee relations best practices.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening employee engagement, supporting organizational culture, ensuring policy compliance, and promoting fair and consistent treatment across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters across the organization.
• Lead and manage employee relations cases, including grievances, misconduct investigations, workplace conflicts, and performance-related concerns.
• Conduct fair, timely, and well-documented investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, workplace practices, employment regulations, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Develop and implement employee relations policies and initiatives that promote a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with Legal, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on sensitive employee matters.
• Deliver training and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace conduct, and policy compliance.
• Analyze employee relations trends and metrics, identify risks, and recommend proactive solutions to improve engagement and retention.
• Support culture-building, change management, and employee engagement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience.
• At least 4 years specializing in Employee Relations, Investigations, Employee Experience, or HR Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases and investigations.

Key Competencies

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
• Workplace Investigations
• Employment Law & Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Coaching & Influencing
• Communication & Negotiation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Change Management
• Employee Engagement & Culture Development