Compensations and Benefits Specialist

Sfors; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Corporate housing access

Professional development support

Wellness and sports reimbursement

Job summary

SFORS in Dubai seeks a C&B Specialist to join our HR team and drive compensation, benefits, and analytics across the company. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and managers to ensure fair, data-driven compensation practices that align with UAE requirements.

The role offers exposure to budgeting, benchmarking, and reporting in a fast-paced trading environment. We value accuracy, confidentiality, and strategic thinking as we optimize incentives and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in C&B, Total Rewards, HR Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of compensation structures, salary benchmarking, bonuses, and benefits.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with budgeting and personnel cost analysis.
• Good understanding of UAE compensation and employment practices.
• English B2+.
• High attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day compensation and benefits processes.
• Support salary reviews, promotions, bonuses, allowances, and other compensation changes.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market pricing for new and existing positions.
• Prepare compensation and headcount budget calculations, forecasts, and budget vs. actual analysis.
• Calculate and validate variable compensation and bonus payments.
• Support the development and improvement of compensation and incentive schemes.
• Manage and benchmark employee benefits and coordinate with external providers.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc C&B reports and analytics.
• Maintain C&B dashboards and ensure data accuracy.
• Support automation and optimization of C&B processes and HR systems.
• Ensure compensation practices are aligned with company policies, grading structures, and UAE requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel / Google Sheets

Stakeholder management

English B2+

Attention to detail

Tools

HRIS

Budgeting tools

Job description

We are SFORS — a trading company where traders become successful.

We specialize in trading on global financial markets and are one of the key players in proprietary trading and a leader in the pre-market space.

For 20 years, the company has been successful in the stock market thanks to significant investments in trader development, trading technologies, a progressive risk management model, and the creation of effective trading strategies — everything that helps traders succeed.

SFORS operates exclusively with its own capital and does not raise external investments.

We are looking for a C&B Specialist to join our HR team in Dubai and support compensation, benefits, and C&B analytics across the company. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and managers to ensure competitive, fair, and data-driven compensation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day compensation and benefits processes.

• Support salary reviews, promotions, bonuses, allowances, and other compensation changes.

• Conduct salary benchmarking and market pricing for new and existing positions.

• Prepare compensation and headcount budget calculations, forecasts, and budget vs. actual analysis.

• Calculate and validate variable compensation and bonus payments.

• Support the development and improvement of compensation and incentive schemes.

• Manage and benchmark employee benefits and coordinate with external providers.

• Prepare regular and ad hoc C&B reports and analytics.

• Maintain C&B dashboards and ensure data accuracy.

• Support automation and optimization of C&B processes and HR systems.

• Ensure compensation practices are aligned with company policies, grading structures, and UAE requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in C&B, Total Rewards, HR Analytics, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of compensation structures, salary benchmarking, bonuses, and benefits.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills.

• Experience with budgeting and personnel cost analysis.

• Good understanding of UAE compensation and employment practices.

• English B2+.

• High attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, financial services, trading, or an international company.

• Experience with multinational compensation structures.

• Experience with HRIS or C&B automation.

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time

What We Offer

• Competitive and performance-aligned compensation package.

• Clear opportunities for long-term professional growth and strategic career development.

• A high-trust, collaborative environment with a strong ownership culture.

• Direct exposure to business decision-making with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

In Addition, We Provide

• Corporate housing access - up to 2-3 weeks of free accommodation per year in Larnaca (Cyprus) for vacations, business trips, or work-related travel.

• Comprehensive health insurance, including annual medical check-ups.

• Psychological support program (up to four sessions per month).

• Partial compensation for tennis training, gym memberships, other sports activities, rehabilitation, massages, and participation in competitions, including international events.

• Partial reimbursement for external professional education and certifications.

• Full access to internal educational, cultural, and entertainment initiatives, including guest lectures.