Senior Manager - Compensation and Benefits

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of compensation frameworks that promote internal equity and external competitiveness.

Drive annual compensation review cycles, including salary benchmarking, pay reviews, and performance-based reward programmes.

Oversee the organisation’s benefits portfolio, ensuring programmes remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with employee needs.

Develop and manage incentive schemes, bonus plans, and recognition programmes that support business objectives and strengthen a high-performance culture.

Conduct market benchmarking, salary surveys, and reward analytics to provide strategic recommendations and insights to leadership.

Monitor emerging trends and best practices in compensation and benefits, ensuring reward programmes remain relevant and future-focused.

Develop and maintain reward policies, frameworks, and governance standards, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and organisational requirements.

Partner closely with Human Capital, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business leaders to deliver effective and sustainable reward solutions.

Manage reward budgets, forecasting activities, and financial modelling to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

More than 10 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards within medium to large organisations.

Proven experience designing and implementing compensation structures, job evaluation frameworks, salary benchmarking methodologies, and benefits programmes.

Strong knowledge of compensation governance, reward strategy, market benchmarking, and benefits administration.

A solid understanding of UAE employment legislation and reward-related compliance requirements.

Advanced analytical and financial modelling capabilities, with excellent proficiency in Excel, HR systems, and reward analytics tools.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.

Experience managing external consultants, benefits providers, insurers, and other strategic partners.

Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing talent, building accountability, and driving team performance.

A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach, coupled with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.