Senior Manager - Rewards

Dubai Holding Entertainment; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding Entertainment is seeking a Senior Manager - Total Rewards to shape and deliver a market-leading rewards strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent across the organisation.

You will lead the design and implementation of compensation frameworks, oversee salary review cycles, and manage the benefits portfolio to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, or related field.
• 10+ years in compensation and benefits or total rewards.
• Experience designing compensation structures, job evaluation, benchmarking, benefits.
• Knowledge of UAE employment law and reward compliance.
• Strong Excel, HR systems, and reward analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of compensation frameworks ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Oversee annual compensation review cycles, salary benchmarking, pay reviews.
• Manage benefits portfolio to stay competitive and cost-effective.
• Develop incentive schemes, bonus plans, recognition programs aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market benchmarking, salary surveys, and provide leadership with insights.
• Monitor trends in compensation and benefits to keep programs relevant.
• Develop reward policies, governance standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Human Capital, Finance, Procurement, Legal and leaders to deliver solutions.
• Manage reward budgets, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Total Rewards

Compensation & Benefits

Salary benchmarking

Forecasting

Excel

HR systems

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

HR analytics tools

Salary benchmarking software

Job description

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security. Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of Bluewaters, offering a unique perspective of Dubai’s iconic skyline. Dubai Holding Entertainment’s portfolio also includes Global Village, Dubai Parks and Resorts™, Coca-Cola Arena, Roxy Cinemas, The Green Planet, Arabian Radio Network (ARN), and MPN, making it one of the region’s leading entertainment and leisure groups.

About the Role

Here’s your opportunity to join Dubai Holding Entertainment as a Senior Manager - Total Rewards, where you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a market-leading rewards strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains exceptional talent across the organisation. In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of compensation frameworks that promote internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Drive annual compensation review cycles, including salary benchmarking, pay reviews, and performance-based reward programmes.
• Oversee the organisation’s benefits portfolio, ensuring programmes remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with employee needs.
• Develop and manage incentive schemes, bonus plans, and recognition programmes that support business objectives and strengthen a high-performance culture.
• Conduct market benchmarking, salary surveys, and reward analytics to provide strategic recommendations and insights to leadership.
• Monitor emerging trends and best practices in compensation and benefits, ensuring reward programmes remain relevant and future-focused.
• Develop and maintain reward policies, frameworks, and governance standards, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and organisational requirements.
• Partner closely with Human Capital, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business leaders to deliver effective and sustainable reward solutions.
• Manage reward budgets, forecasting activities, and financial modelling to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and commercially minded Total Rewards professional with a passion for creating reward programmes that enhance employee engagement and organisational performance. You will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• More than 10 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards within medium to large organisations.
• Proven experience designing and implementing compensation structures, job evaluation frameworks, salary benchmarking methodologies, and benefits programmes.
• Strong knowledge of compensation governance, reward strategy, market benchmarking, and benefits administration.
• A solid understanding of UAE employment legislation and reward-related compliance requirements.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling capabilities, with excellent proficiency in Excel, HR systems, and reward analytics tools.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Experience managing external consultants, benefits providers, insurers, and other strategic partners.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing talent, building accountability, and driving team performance.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach, coupled with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About the Benefits

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment.

We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing innovative individuals who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination-free environment where everyone’s unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment.