Assistant Director of Human Resources

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The Assistant Director of Human Resources supports the hotel’s HR strategy, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and compliance with Qatar Labour Law and Marriott standards. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field, along with several years of hotel or luxury hospitality HR experience. Strong knowledge of employment regulations, HR systems, confidential record keeping, and workplace investigations is expected. The successful candidate should be approachable, organized, culturally aware, and confident communicating with colleagues at all levels. Experience in a multinational hotel environment, strong English skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities are highly desirable.

About the employer

The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar is a luxury hotel in Doha operated under the Marriott International portfolio. St. Regis properties are known for refined service, elegant design, personalized guest experiences, and the brand’s signature butler service. Located on The Pearl-Qatar, the resort offers upscale accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, wellness services, and event spaces for international visitors and residents. As part of Marriott International, the hotel provides access to global hospitality standards, structured training, career development, and employee benefits that may vary by contract and local regulations. Its workforce is typically multicultural, making HR a particularly important function for supporting employee engagement, compliance, recruitment, and service quality. The property appeals to professionals seeking experience in luxury hospitality within Doha’s growing tourism and business environment.

Working in Qatar

The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island district in Doha, known for marinas, apartments, restaurants, beaches, shopping, and a relaxed waterfront lifestyle. Hospitality, tourism, retail, food and beverage, facilities management, aviation, healthcare, and business services offer employment opportunities across Qatar, although most roles require an employer-sponsored contract. Qatar has a conservative but internationally minded culture; modest clothing, respect for Islamic traditions, and awareness of local customs are important. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are mild and comfortable for outdoor activities. Doha provides modern transport, international schools, private healthcare, and a large expatriate community, but living costs can be high. Employers commonly arrange a work visa, residence permit, medical screening, and sometimes accommodation, transport, annual flights, and insurance. Candidates should confirm salary, benefits, probation terms, and housing arrangements before relocating.