Senior Manager - Total Rewards MEA

Job Description Summary

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with Country HR Leaders on the rollout and localization of compensation programs (including allowances), tools, policies, and processes within the Middle East + Africa regions.
• Drive strong adherence to governance and disciplined decision-making while balancing regional business needs with enterprise-wide principles and standards.
• Build effective working relationships across HR, business leadership, finance, and legal teams to support high-quality, practical compensation solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance compensation processes, user experience, and overall program effectiveness.
• Partner with HR leaders, People Partners, and business stakeholders to provide compensation guidance on pay-related decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and evolve salary structures and pay ranges using market intelligence, business strategy, and local market dynamics.
• Ensure compensation policies and practices are aligned with local legal and regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company compensation philosophy.
• Monitor changes in applicable compensation-related legislation and partner with Country HR Leaders, Legal, People Operations, and other stakeholders to assess impact and implement required updates.
• Support the application of job architecture, job evaluation, and leveling frameworks to ensure alignment between roles and compensation structures.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and insights to support compensation decisions and broader Total Rewards strategy.
• Lead and provide project management on global Total Rewards initiatives (ex: High Inflation Task Force).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in compensation, Total Rewards, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing compensation practices in a regional, country, or business-aligned role.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and consultative partnership skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to operate independently in a senior individual contributor capacity with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Strong expertise in salary structure development, market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation program administration.
• Fluent in Arabic
• Knowledge of compensation-related compliance requirements and regulations within the applicable regions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence and advise HR and business leaders on complex compensation matters.
• Experience in a global, matrixed, and fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with compensation technology, HR systems, and external market data sources.
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• This is a remote position