Total Rewards Manager - GCC

Confidencial; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidencial in Dubai seeks a Total Rewards Manager to drive the organization's compensation, benefits, and performance management agenda across the GCC. You will partner with senior leaders to design, implement, and optimize reward programs that attract and retain top talent while ensuring governance and financial sustainability.

The role requires 7–10 years of regional Total Rewards experience, strong data analytics, and extensive experience with SAP SuccessFactors PMGM and compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field.
• 7–10 years in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits and PM in a regional or multinational environment.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors PMGM and Compensation modules is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own Total Rewards and Performance Management agenda across the GCC.
• Partner with senior leadership on compensation, incentives, and reward decisions.
• Lead annual salary reviews, bonuses, and performance cycles across the region.
• Develop salary structures, pay ranges, and compensation frameworks.
• Manage STI framework and incentive plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead Job Architecture, leveling, and grading governance.
• Oversee regional Benefits strategy and programs.

Skills

Total Rewards

Compensation design

Performance management

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors PMGM

Compensation modules

Job description

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for driving the organization's Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, Incentive, and Performance Management agenda across the GCC. The role partners closely with senior business leaders and HR stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously enhance reward programs that attract, motivate, and retain talent while ensuring alignment with business priorities, market competitiveness, governance standards, and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Total Rewards & Performance Management

• Own and manage the organization's Total Rewards and Performance Management agenda, ensuring alignment with business objectives and talent strategies.
• Partner with senior leadership and HR stakeholders to provide expert advice on compensation, incentives, performance management, and reward-related decisions.
• Support the development and implementation of reward strategies that drive employee engagement, performance, and retention.

Performance Management & Annual Reward Cycles

• Lead the annual salary review, bonus, and performance management cycles across the region.
• Facilitate governance, calibration sessions, pay positioning reviews, and reward recommendations.
• Ensure consistency and fairness in performance assessments and reward outcomes.

Compensation Strategy & Benchmarking

• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and compensation frameworks to ensure market competitiveness.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on pay positioning, internal equity, and market trends.

Incentive Programs

• Manage the Short-Term Incentive (STI) framework, including eligibility, target setting, performance assessment, payout calculations, and governance processes.
• Design and oversee Sales, Operations, and other business-specific incentive plans aligned with commercial and operational objectives.
• Conduct financial modelling and effectiveness reviews to ensure incentive programs deliver desired business outcomes.

Job Architecture & Grading

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of regional Job Architecture, Leveling, and Grading frameworks.
• Support organizational design initiatives through robust job evaluation and grading governance.

Benefits Management

• Develop and manage the regional Benefits strategy and programs across multiple MENA markets.
• Ensure employee benefits remain competitive, sustainable, and aligned with company and market requirements.
• Regularly assess benefits utilization, effectiveness, and cost optimization opportunities.

HR Digitalization & Process Excellence

• Drive the digitalization and continuous improvement of Reward and Performance Management processes.
• Leverage SAP SuccessFactors and other HR technologies to enhance efficiency, reporting, governance, and employee experience.

Leadership & Critical Talent Rewards

• Support senior leadership compensation reviews, talent retention initiatives, and key reward decisions.
• Develop tailored reward solutions for high-potential, critical, and business-essential talent.
• Provide analytical insights and recommendations to support strategic workforce decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, and Performance Management within a regional or multinational environment.
• Strong expertise in compensation benchmarking, salary structures, incentive design, and performance management processes.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Prior experience with SAP SuccessFactors, particularly the Performance & Goals Management (PMGM) and Compensation modules, is highly desirable and would be a significant advantage.