Director, Compensation & Benefits EMEA, 15 month fixed term contract

IQVIA; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of healthcare intelligence seeks a Director, Compensation & Benefits (EMEA) to join their Centre of Excellence. This role involves leading major compensation initiatives, optimizing benefits processes, and providing data-driven recommendations to senior leaders. Candidates should have over 9 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits and a Bachelor's degree. Join our innovative team to shape Total Rewards across EMEA.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in Compensation & Benefits.
• Deep knowledge of global compensation and benefits practices.
• Ability to interpret market data and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the EMEA benefits strategy.
• Lead in process optimization for operational efficiency.
• Drive data insights to guide strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership in multi-country environments

Data analysis

Consultative skills

Technical fluency in Excel and Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced certifications (e.g., CCP)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director, Compensation & Benefits (EMEA) to join our Centre of Excellence on a fixed-term contract. This role provides critical leadership and continuity for our regional C&B agenda, ensuring competitive, compliant, and cost-effective programs across EMEA. You will lead major compensation and benefits initiatives, partner with senior HR and business leaders, and deliver strategic projects that shape our Total Rewards offering. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, stakeholder influence, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-country environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Benefits Strategy & Delivery: Own and evolve the EMEA benefits strategy, balancing cost competitiveness, cost management, and evolving market needs.
• Drive Benefits Process Optimization: Lead in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within the HR Centre of Excellences.
• Client Focus and Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a strategic partner and subject matter expert to senior HR Partners, Finance, and business leaders on complex benefits and compensation-related issues by delivering clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Data Driven Insights: Drive the use of data and analytics to uncover insights that guide strategic direction, evaluate program impact, and support informed decision-making.
• Compensation Program Leadership: Support in the delivery of the annual salary planning and bonus processes in EMEA; ensure alignment with global frameworks and local statutory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Coach and develop a high performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, ensuring capability to deliver on strategic priorities.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with local legislation, regulations and internal policies while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving EU directives.
• M&A Due Diligence: Provide expert analysis, insight and recommendations during due diligence to align compensation and benefits programs.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience : 9+ years in Compensation & Benefits, with proven leadership in matrixed, multi-country environments.
• Expertise : Deep knowledge of global compensation and benefits practices, including harmonization, budgeting cycles and policy redesign.
• Strategic & Analytical Skills : Ability to interpret market data, model costs, and influence decisions at senior levels.
• Project Leadership : Track record of delivering complex initiatives across regions with a high degree of involvement in delivery and leading a project team.
• Collaboration : Strong consultative skills and ability to influence and partner effectively across HR, Finance, and business stakeholders.
• Technical Fluency : Skilled in using Excel, Power BI, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI for data analysis, reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certifications (e.g., CCP) preferred.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Total Rewards in EMEA, working on high-impact projects such as benefits harmonization, cost optimization, and strategic compensation planning. You’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, operational excellence, and employee well-being.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.