Senior Manager - Rewards

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation frameworks, annual salary reviews, benchmarking, pay reviews, and performance-based reward programmes.
• Oversee benefits programmes and develop incentive schemes, bonus plans, and recognition programmes.
• Conduct market surveys and reward analytics to provide recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor reward trends and maintain relevant, future-focused programmes.
• Develop reward policies, frameworks, and governance standards aligned with regulations and organisational requirements.
• Partner with Human Capital, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business leaders on reward solutions.
• Manage reward budgets, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• More than 10 years of progressive Compensation and Benefits or Total Rewards experience in medium to large organisations.
• Experience designing compensation structures, job evaluation frameworks, salary benchmarking methodologies, and benefits programmes.
• Strong knowledge of reward strategy, compensation governance, market benchmarking, benefits administration, and UAE employment legislation.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling capabilities with strong Excel, HR systems, and reward analytics proficiency.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise senior leaders.
• Experience managing consultants, benefits providers, insurers, and strategic partners.
• Strong leadership skills and a proactive, collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

• The employer describes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment.
• The organisation promotes an inclusive workplace and supports employee development.