Manager - Compensation & Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Manager of Compensation and Benefits to lead and manage activities related to employee reward programs for our clients Dubai based business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain a fair grading structure using approved job evaluation methodologies.
• Conduct regular compensation benchmarking exercises to ensure competitive reward policies.
• Review and update compensation frameworks in line with government policies and business objectives.
• Assist in developing performance-related pay schemes to encourage a high-performance culture.
• Manage salary and promotion processes to ensure compliance with approved levels.
• Collaborate with departmental heads on headcount and promotion proposals.
• Maintain the annual payroll budget and propose necessary alterations.
• Forecast headcount and benefit changes, integrating them into the budget.
• Provide analysis and communication to HR leadership and finance regarding budget impacts.
• Oversee the performance management and appraisal process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Recommend and update HR policies to reflect best practices and management approaches.
• Ensure internal policies comply with local employment laws and liaise with legal for clarifications.
• Manage HRIS functionality, liaising with IT and system providers to incorporate necessary changes.
• Contribute to HR projects, occasionally taking a project management role.
• Handle administrative requests and queries to ensure timely responses in line with HR policies.
• Prepare accurate departmental reports to meet organisational standards and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, preferably with relevant professional qualifications.
• 5-7 years’ experience in a C&B role in a developed HR environment.
• Experience in remuneration work is essential; financial services experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of remuneration theory and practice.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems creatively.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.