Head of Compensation Benefits (UAE National)

Overview

📍 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Compensation & Benefits Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping our rewards strategy, ensuring competitive compensation practices, and enhancing employee value propositions.
• 🔹Key Responsibilities
• Develop, review, and implement compensation and benefits strategies aligned with organizational objectives and market practices.
• Lead salary benchmarking exercises and market surveys to ensure competitive and equitable reward structures.
• Design and manage job evaluation, grading, and organizational leveling frameworks.
• Oversee annual salary review, bonus, incentive, and merit increase processes.
• Manage employee benefits programs, including medical insurance, allowances, retirement schemes, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, internal policies, and governance requirements related to rewards and benefits.
• Analyze compensation and workforce data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, and talent retention initiatives through effective reward programs.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to address compensation-related matters and reward decisions.
• Develop and maintain compensation policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Lead compensation-related projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive management and relevant committees.
• 🔹 Key Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or HR Rewards Management.
• Professional certification such as CIPD or other relevant HR certifications is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, job evaluation methodologies, salary benchmarking, incentive programs, and benefits administration.
• Experience in developing and implementing reward strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• We are looking for a professional who can combine strategic thinking with operational excellence to drive effective compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
• Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their updated CV.
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