Sr. Specialist Total Rewards

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

Job summary

A leading company in the region seeks a Compensation & Total Rewards Partner to manage compensation-related matters. This role involves advising on pay decisions, managing salary structures, and contributing to strategic projects. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience and strong data analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years experience in Compensation & Benefits.
• Excellent data analytical skills with Excel and Google Sheets.
• Independent, self-starter with a pragmatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a compensation advisor and manage cyclical rewards processes.
• Lead assigned projects while collaborating with various functions.
• Prepare data analysis for compensation budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Data Analytical skills

Stakeholder Influence

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

The role - Compensation & Total Rewards (TR) Partner will be responsible to partner the People function on Compensation related matters and provide SME- Subject matter advice and management on such topics

This role will work closely with the broader Rewards team to design, implement, and manage salary structures, bonus programs, and Equity maintenance. In addition to supporting day-to-day (BAU) compensation operations, the role will lead and contribute to strategic projects and activities including annual compensation cycle . A strong focus on project management will be essential to successfully navigate a dynamic and evolving environment.

What s On Your Plate?

Rewards Partner and Advisor: Responsible for being a thought Rewards partner and advisor to the People team and business for all total rewards related matters for assigned countries/functions.

Act as a compensation advisor to People teams on offers, pay decisions, and governance alignment, for the assigned business verticals/countries/functions.

Guide hiring offers (internal/external) within compensation governance frameworks, administer LTI programs, and support cyclical pay processes (e.g. annual merit, bonus reviews).

Contribute to the management & execution of cyclical rewards processes, including Pay management

Benefit Administration where needed

To support execution of performance, benefit, and compensation review and evaluation processes.

Assist with level mapping & benchmarking for existing & new roles

Evaluating offers, structures to market data based on market best match while looking at various market data elements e.g: TGC, TTC, TDC etc

Analyse market trends for Compensation and benefits within the operating markets in alignment with organisation offerings

Project Management: Owning and leading assigned projects from end to end while collaborating and working with other functions/working groups where required.

Analysis & Reporting

Prepare data analysis and simulations for compensation budgeting, costing, and scenario planning.

Run simulations and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

Generate ad hoc reports, dashboards, and insights within the functional area.

Being a subject matter and providing Rewards training and upskilling sessions on new roll outs to stakeholders. Including building and maintaining content for the same.

Policy & SOP creation and maintenance: Creation, alignment and modification/updating of Reward policies, guidelines and procedures

Assist in bonus and incentive plan analysis & design, while overlooking the bonus payout model with other functions to define SOP's and SLA's & review processes for governance

Supporting the Reward team with the development and implementation of any new systems or processes that need to be implemented

Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including HR Business Partners, the Payroll team, the Finance team, and maintain strong and supportive relationships in all departments in order to offer and receive assistance where necessary.

Other Responsibilities: support broader Reward team initiatives and perform other duties as needed.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

What Did We Order?

A minimum of 3-4 years experience in Compensation & Benefits, Rewards Consulting

Data Analytical skills: Excellent with excel, Google sheets while having experience working on payroll, compensation analysis.

Ability to influence stakeholders with a data-driven approach.

Independent, data driven, a self-starter and a natural ability to lead & collaborate with project team

Comfortable & thrives in a complex, fast moving and constantly changing environment

Hands on and takes a pragmatic approach to new challenges, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail and must be able to collect and work with various data sources for Rewards related projects.

Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.

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