Senior Specialist - Compensation & Benefits
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Specialist to oversee and enhance our Compensation & Benefits structures. This role is vital in driving organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
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Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Specialist to oversee and enhance our Compensation & Benefits structures.
This role is vital in driving organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and motivate top talent, ultimately reducing turnover and enhancing our employer brand.
Responsibilities
- Define a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package that fits and is aligned to ADP Ports Group strategy and business goals
- Develop a consistent compensation philosophy in line with work culture and organisational objectives
- Ensure that compensation practices are in compliance with current legislation
- Use various methods and techniques and make data-based proposals on direct financial, indirect financial and nonfinancial compensations
- Assess employees needs by conducting organisational psychology surveys to find out what motivates and engages employees
- Prepare job descriptions, job analysis, job evaluations and job classifications
- Participate in salary and labour market surveys to determine prevailing pay rates and benefits
- Differentiate pay systems to invest in the segments of workforce that contribute the most value
- Deploy effective communication strategies
- Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices
- Work closely with the Manager: Compensation & Benefits to plan and implement compensation packages
- Review and assess pay scales, base pay and incentives in conjunction with the Manager: Compensation & Benefits
- Draft or review C & B Related Policies
- Develop a consistent compensation philosophy in line with work culture and organisational objectives Locally and Internationally
People Management Responsibilites
- Internal Stakeholders (AD Ports Employees &other HC & E Personnel)
- External Stakeholders (HC &E Vendors such as Korn Ferry, Mercer, etc.)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, with a preference for a Master's degree.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful compensation and benefits strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analysis tools is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of local labor laws and regulations pertaining to compensation and benefits.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- A results-driven and proactive approach to work.
A Global Player
Through organic growth and partnerships, AD Ports Group has developed over the years into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification.
Established by Emiri Decree and owned by ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy.
AD Ports Group is committed to building elite trade and logistics propositions.
As trade has grown, so have we.
Today, we are an integrated business across 5 clusters – Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime, and Ports connecting global maritime routes and international trading partners.
About The Team
We offer exciting opportunities to people from different backgrounds and nationalities through internal career advancement programmes.
Once a member of our staff, you have the chance to grow horizontally and vertically throughout your career journey with us.
“We are proud to be the first organization from the Middle East region to receive the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.”
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