Organization Development and Rewards Manager

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

Job summary

A leading real estate developer in Dubai is looking for an Organization Development Manager. The role involves designing and implementing strategies for organizational change, driving performance initiatives, and enhancing employee engagement. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience, with at least 3 in a similar role, and strong expertise in performance management and compensation strategies. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where contributions matter.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience including 3+ years in an Organization Development Manager role.
• Proven ability to design and execute OD strategies.
• Strong expertise in Performance Management and Talent Management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement organization development and change management strategies.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives through analysis.
• Collaborate with leadership to align engagement initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Organization Development

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

Compensation & Benefits

Change Management

Job description

Azizi Developments stands as one of the UAE’s leading private real estate developers. Behind our iconic projects is a high-performing corporate team that drives strategy, innovation, and growth. Our professionals, spanning finance, HR, marketing, legal, and operations, play a vital role in shaping the future of our business. We operate with a keen sense of purpose, transparency, and integrity, committed to creating value at every level. If you seek to be part of a results-oriented, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter, Azizi is the ideal place to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver organization development and change management strategies to support business transformation.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives by conducting internal diagnosis, process reviews, and system analysis to identify barriers and recommend solutions.
• Develop and facilitate in-house workshops, events, and interventions to support cultural and organizational change.
• Create and implement a tailored employee engagement strategy, aligning it with the company’s strategic goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to establish clear links between engagement initiatives and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with learning and development teams to integrate engagement concepts into supervisor training, ensuring managers act as primary drivers of employee engagement.
• Conduct focus groups and analyze engagement survey results, translating findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Design and deliver tools, training materials, and resources to enable leaders and managers to enhance engagement and performance.
• Leverage organizational events to foster dialogue and sustain engagement momentum.
• Identify correlations between employee engagement and outcomes such as turnover, productivity, grievances, and overall organizational performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to tailor engagement and OD strategies to divisional or functional needs while maintaining alignment with overall objectives.
• Oversee the job evaluation system, advising on job design, job descriptions, and job grading.
• Manage the annual performance appraisal process, ensuring compliance, quality, and consistency across the organization.
• Oversee the corporate induction program and continuously enhance its effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Head of HR in developing HR policies and procedures to support organizational effectiveness.
• Design, implement, and manage competitive reward strategies including salary structures, bonus schemes, and benefits programs.
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure pay equity and market competitiveness.
• Manage job evaluation and grading systems in line with internal policies and external best practices.
• Oversee the compensation review cycle, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive planning.

Requirements

• 12+ years of total experience, including at least 3+ years in an Organization Development Manager role with proven ability to design and execute OD strategies.
• Strong expertise in Performance Management, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, and Compensation & Benefits.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful organization development projects and supporting large-scale change initiatives.
• Strong ability to influence, build, and sustain relationships at all levels to drive organizational outcomes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.