Regional HR Lead

About imec Qatar 

Imec Qatar is a new regional office where we drive our mission of pioneering innovative semiconductor solutions that lay the foundation for a smarter, greener, and truly AI-driven future. Specializing in advanced design tools for emerging technologies like silicon photonics and 3D integrated circuits, imec Qatar is at the forefront of chip development. And we're driving the future with intelligent solutions to  optimize infrastructure, and deep-tech innovations targeting applications for a sustainable society.

This is more than just a new office - it's the start of an exciting journey. With the launch of imec Qatar, you have the unique opportunity to join us from day one and help shape the future of semiconductor innovation in the region. Be part of the team from the very beginning! 

In essence, you will build the team and make these things happen:

• Attracting & Onboarding Talent:  
  
  • Feed the imec Talent Acquisition strategy with local insights to ensure a successful campaign attracting international technical talent. 
  • Execute the local hiring process & lead the recruitment of 30 employees in the first year across Research & development, engineering and support roles. 
  • Co-ordinate the relocation process for international hires, including support with visa/work permit, housing, and family requirements (e.g. schooling). 
  • Work with imec HR management to co-design and implement a comprehensive onboarding plan for new hires. 
• HR Operations & Entity Setup: 
  
  • Support the local management with legal and administrative processes during the establishment of the new entity (e.g., labor registration, social security, tax registration). 
  • Propose and manage local vendors for visa support, relocation services, payroll processing, and other people-related services. 
  • Work with imec HR management to co-develop people policies and procedures specific to the Qatar office, leading to a local employee handbook. 
  • Work with the local management and imec HR management to define adequate reward packages and benefits. 

You will be part of imec, and that means… 

You will join a world-class research center in nanotechnology at our brand-new office in Doha (Qatar). You will build a team that shapes technology that will determine the society of tomorrow. Imec is an inclusive employer with an open, multicultural, and informal working environment. We provide ample room for initiative and professional development. 

Do you tick most of these boxes? 

• Hands-on experience in different roles in HR, including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits and/or international mobility. 
• Experience in a start-up or with establishing a new business entity in the Middle East is a strong plus. Bonus points if you did this before in Qatar. 
• Knowledge of, and network with, local instances that will regulate imec’s activities in Doha such as immigration, visa, social security. 
• Excellent cross-cultural awareness and communication skills, with the ability to act as a cultural bridge between a European headquarters and a local Qatari operation. (Arabic proficiency is a strong plus). 
• Willingness to learn fast, a can-do mentality and strong problem solving skills. It will be you we depend upon to get us started! 

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.