Compensation Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

The Compensation & Benefits Manager plays a key role in shaping managing and executing total rewards strategies across the Ghobash Group. The role leads compensation benchmarking job evaluation grading structures and the design of short and longterm incentive programs across multiple business verticals. It functions as a Center of Excellence ensuring internal equity market competitiveness and compliance with labor regulations.

• Develop and implement a holistic Total Rewards strategy aligned with Group vision.
• Lead annual salary and benefits benchmarking using Korn Ferry Pay or similar tools.
• Manage job evaluation methodology grading matrices and salary structures.

• Design and govern STIP LTIP commissions performance bonuses and retention programs.
• Develop governance frameworks and policies for compensation programs.

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law GCC regulations and local rules in India Indonesia and East Africa.
• Provide expert advice to HRBPs and leadership on compensation trends and merit cycles.
• Prepare submissions for Executive Management/Remuneration Committee.

• Lead compensation planning in the annual budget cycle.
• Provide salary/bonus forecasts and compensation cost analyses.
• Generate insights on pay trends gender pay equity and attrition costs using HR data.

• Bachelors degree in HR Finance Business or related field (required)
• Certifications such as CIPD or SHRM (preferred)

• 8 years experience in compensation benefits and payroll including benchmarking and grading systems
• Experience in a Grouplevel or multiindustry UAE organization (preferred)

• Strong data analysis and advanced analytical skills
• Executive reporting and presentation capability
• Deep understanding of reward programs and systems
• Familiarity with Korn Ferry / Mercer benchmarking frameworks (preferred)
• Experience designing and implementing STIP LTIP or executive variable pay programs (preferred)

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Innovation & Influencing
• People Management
• Technical competencies: payroll compliance job evaluation incentive design total rewards strategy HRIS analytics labor law knowledge budgeting policy governance

• Manage compensation budgets and costeffective reward structures
• Ensure compensation data accuracy and governance
• Strengthen HR reporting through analytics
• Contribute to employee satisfaction through fair and competitive programs
• Build HRs reputation as a strategic business partner

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Full-time