Compensation and Benefits Officer

SGS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Dubai is seeking an HR professional to manage compensation structures and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and at least 2-3 years of experience in HR, focusing on compliance with labor laws and effective payroll practices. This full-time role does not support remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in HR with a focus on compensation benefits or payroll.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across all HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of compensation structures.
• Conduct job evaluations and assist in salary benchmarking.
• Coordinate employee enrollment in benefit plans.

Skills

Familiarity with labor law

Proficiency with HRIS/payroll software

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ADP

Workday

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of compensation structures.
• Conduct job evaluations and assist in salary benchmarking exercises.
• Assist with compensation surveys and internal data analysis for decision-making.
• Maintain job descriptions and pay grade records.

Benefits Administration

• Coordinate employee enrollment in benefit plans (medical dental insurance etc.).
• Support day-to-day benefit inquiries ensuring timely resolution of employee concerns.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate benefits records and assist with audits.
• Prepare review and submit monthly or bi-weekly payroll in collaboration with finance or payroll vendor.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all compensation and benefits practices are compliant with local labor laws.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across all HR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Accounting Business Administration or related field.
• 23 years of experience in HR with a focus on compensation benefits or payroll.
• Familiarity with labor law and statutory compliance related to payroll and benefits.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll software (e.g. SAP Oracle ADP Workday).
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP pivot tables basic formulas).

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time