UAE Performance & Reward Strategy Partner

HSBC Holdings plc; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC UAE is seeking a Performance & Reward Partner to embed policy and support pay and benefits outcomes across the UAE. You will work with senior HR colleagues and business leaders to ensure fair, competitive rewards aligned with HSBC values and local rules.

You will oversee the annual pay review, provide data-driven inputs to decisions, and ensure clear governance while communicating reward metrics to regulators and external consultants where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for UAE visa and work permit.
• Experience embedding performance management and reward policies.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures and market salaries.
• Ability to navigate local regulatory requirements and provide guidance.

Responsibilities

• Embed performance management policy across the UAE in line with global standards.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align reward approaches with business aims.
• Review reward programmes and design new, compliant, competitive offerings.
• Oversee reward reporting, metrics, and governance for regulators and consultancies.
• Manage the annual pay review cycle, including budgets and system readiness.
• Provide inputs to pay review decisions on- and off-cycle with market data.
• Oversee the benefits proposition, policies, and cost-effective design.
• Shape employee wellness and recognition programs in policy implementation.
• Interpret regulatory changes and coordinate with regulators on requirements.

Skills

Performance management

Reward policy design

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

University degree (3+ years)

Job description

HSBC UAE is seeking a Performance & Reward Partner to embed policy and support pay and benefits outcomes across the UAE. You will work with senior HR colleagues and business leaders to ensure fair, competitive rewards aligned with HSBC values and local rules.

You will oversee the annual pay review, provide data-driven inputs to decisions, and ensure clear governance while communicating reward metrics to regulators and external consultants where relevant.