Senior Manager Total Rewards & Policies (EMIRATI)

Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Senior Manager, Total Rewards & Policies to lead the design, governance, and delivery of competitive compensation programs and reward strategies across global markets. This strategic role ensures alignment with business objectives, internal equity, and compliance with international standards while optimizing cost-efficiency and market competitiveness.

You will manage the annual compensation cycle, provide strategic insights, and advise HR and senior leaders on compensation,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, and policy management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field.
• Deep understanding of reward strategy, job evaluation, market benchmarking, and incentive design.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and governance of total rewards frameworks, including salary structures, incentive plans, and performance-linked compensation.
• Manage the annual compensation cycle, promotions, and market adjustments to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with business needs.
• Deliver strategic insights and modeling to support executive reporting, pay decisions, and reward optimization across regions.
• Act as a key advisor to HR and senior leaders on compensation, retention, and policy matters, ensuring a balance between internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Oversee compliance with global compensation regulations, labor laws, and internal audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through the integration of technology, automation, and data analytics in reward operations.

Skills

Analytical and financial modeling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Reward strategy design

Job evaluation & market benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

HRIS tools

Job description

A well-established international organization is looking for a Senior Manager, Total Rewards & Policies to lead the design, governance, and delivery of competitive compensation programs and reward strategies across global markets. This strategic role ensures that reward frameworks support business objectives, uphold internal equity, and comply with international regulatory standards-all while optimizing cost-efficiency and market competitiveness.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and governance of total rewards frameworks, including salary structures, incentive plans, and performance-linked compensation
• Manage the annual compensation cycle, promotions, and market adjustments to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with business needs
• Deliver strategic insights and modeling to support executive reporting, pay decisions, and reward optimization across regions
• Act as a key advisor to HR and senior leaders on compensation, retention, and policy matters, ensuring a balance between internal equity and market competitiveness
• Oversee compliance with global compensation regulations, labor laws, and internal audit requirements
• Drive continuous improvement through the integration of technology, automation, and data analytics in reward operations

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, and policy management
• Deep understanding of reward strategy, job evaluation, market benchmarking, and incentive design
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, with advanced Excel proficiency
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Experience working with compensation systems and HRIS tools

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping total rewards strategies that have a global impact. You'll work across functions and regions to build future-focused reward policies that drive performance and support sustainable business growth.