Compensation & Performance Officer

Kuwait Drilling Fluids & Oil Services; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil services company in Kuwait is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to support performance management cycles and data administration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fields, along with 1–3 years of HR experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining performance data and facilitating employee recognition processes. This role offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in HR operations, data administration, or related fields.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• HRCI certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout and administration of KPI and KPO performance cycles.
• Collect, validate, and maintain performance data across departments.
• Coordinate employee recognition and nomination processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRMS / Performance Management Systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the rollout and administration ofKPI and KPOperformance cycles.
• Collect,validate, andmaintainperformance data across departments.
• Review appraisal submissions for completeness, consistency, and alignment with defined criteria.
• Bonus administration.Prepare andmaintainbonus eligibility records and support committee reviews.
• Coordinateemployee recognitionandChairmanAwardnomination processesandvalidatingnominations.
• Respond to inquiries and support employees and managers with performance-related questions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in HR operations,performance,compensation & benefits, payroll,ordata administration.
• IntermediateinMicrosoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data validation).
• Experience with HRMS / performance management systems is an advantage.
• CIPD Level 3 (or working toward Level 5), SHRM-CP, or HRCI certification is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail witha high levelof numerical and data accuracy.
• Organized and process-driven, reliable in managing structured cycles and deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Collaborative working style, able to coordinate effectively across teams and departments.
• Service-oriented attitude when supporting employee and manager inquiries.

Behavioral Competencies

• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and consistency in data and documentation.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of tasks and meets agreed deadlines.
• Integrity & Confidentiality – Handles employee performance and compensation information responsibly.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Works effectively with HR colleagues and across the organization.
• Customer Orientation – Responds to queries respectfully with clear, supportive communication.