Sr. Specialist Total Rewards

Delivery Hero Austria; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery platform is seeking a Compensation & Total Rewards Partner to provide expertise in compensation management and project leadership. The role involves collaborating with various teams to design and implement salary structures, bonus programs, and conducting market analyses. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience in compensation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in Compensation & Benefits or Rewards Consulting.
• Strong data analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to influence stakeholders using a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the People team on compensation-related matters.
• Lead strategic projects including the annual compensation cycle.
• Assist in managing cyclical rewards processes and market benchmarking.

Skills

Data analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Google Sheets

Stakeholder influence

Problem-solving

Job description

About the opportunity

Role Summary

The Compensation & Total Rewards (TR) Partner will collaborate with the People function on compensation-related matters, providing subject matter expertise and management on these topics.

This role will work closely with the Rewards team to design, implement, and manage salary structures, bonus programs, and equity maintenance. It will support daily compensation operations and lead strategic projects, including the annual compensation cycle. Strong project management skills are essential in this dynamic environment.

What’s On Your Plate?

• Rewards Partner and Advisor: Serve as a thought partner and advisor to the People team and business units on total rewards matters for assigned regions/functions.

• Advise on offers, pay decisions, and governance for internal/external hires, manage LTI programs, and support cyclical pay processes like merit and bonus reviews.

• Assist in managing and executing cyclical rewards processes, including pay management and benefit administration where needed.

• Support performance, benefit, and compensation review processes.

• Market Benchmarking SME:

  • Assist with role level mapping and benchmarking for existing and new roles.

  • Participate in annual compensation surveys (e.g., WTW, Mercer).

  • Evaluate offers and structures against market data, considering elements like TGC, TTC, TDC.

  • Analyze market trends related to compensation and benefits in operating markets.

• Project Management: Lead assigned projects end-to-end, collaborating with other functions as needed.

• Analysis & Reporting:

  • Prepare data analyses and simulations for budgeting, costing, and scenario planning.

  • Provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

  • Create reports, dashboards, and insights within the rewards function.

• Deliver rewards training and upskilling sessions, maintaining relevant content.

• Create and update reward policies, guidelines, and SOPs.

• Assist in bonus and incentive plan analysis and design, overseeing payout models and governance processes.

• Support the implementation of new systems or processes within the Rewards team.

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and support initiatives.

• Perform other duties as needed to support the broader Rewards team.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 3-4 years’ experience in Compensation & Benefits, Rewards Consulting.

• Strong data analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, experience with payroll and compensation analysis.

• Ability to influence stakeholders using a data-driven approach.

• Independent, proactive, and capable of leading and collaborating on projects.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Pragmatic problem-solver with strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with sound judgment.

Who We Are

talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is a leading local delivery platform operating in over 70 countries. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX index.