Senior Human Resources Coordinator (Compensation & Benefits)

The British School of Kuwait; Kuwait City; In loco; KWD 17.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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The British School of Kuwait is seeking a Senior HR Coordinator specializing in Compensation & Benefits to manage and optimize reward programs in Kuwait City. You will lead compensation analysis, benefits administration, payroll processing, and ensure compliance with local labour law.

Partner with HR leadership to design market-competitive pay structures, support annual salary reviews, and maintain accurate HRIS data to drive strategic decisions across the school.

Competenze

• Experience in compensation analysis, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven approach to design market-competitive pay structures.
• Detail-oriented and organized with ability to manage compensation and benefits programs.
• Knowledge of Kuwait labor laws and benefits compliance.
• Excellent communicator able to explain complex compensation information.

Mansioni

• Assist in developing and monitoring the annual rewards strategy aligned with school objectives.
• Co-manage compensation & benefits projects and ensure policy adherence.
• Support annual salary review cycle and accurate payroll processing.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding-related compensation and benefits activities as needed.
• Conduct investigations and respond to payroll-related queries with accuracy.

Conoscenze

Compensation & Benefits

Payroll processing

HR compliance

Data analysis

HRIS

Strumenti

MS Dynamics

SuccessFactors

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Job description

Senior Human Resources Coordinator (Compensation & Benefits) - Local Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Human Resources Coordinator specialising in Compensation & Benefits to join our dynamic HR team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Your expertise will guide the design, implementation, and administration of competitive and compliant reward structures that align with our organization’s strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compensation analysis, benefits administration, and HR compliance, with the ability to provide insights that support strategic decision-making. You will work closely with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure our offerings are equitable, market-competitive, and aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Assist in creating the annual rewards strategy in line with the business strategy of the organisation
• Monitor and review the rewards policy to ensure corporate objectives are being met
• Co-manage the development and implementation of Compensation & benefits projects
• Work with the HR Director on the annual salary review cycle
• Process monthly payroll accurately, ensuring data quality and accuracy
• Address all payroll related queries promptly and in a timely manner
• Provide advice and ensure adherence to both school policy and local labour law while processing pay.

Reporting

• Liaise with the Head Teachers and hiring managers to understand staffing requirements for the year and prepare the annual staffing budget to meet the needs of the school
• Prepare periodic forecasts and budget in line with the organisational demand
• Ensure all staff data on HRIS (MS Dynamics, SuccessFactors) is up to date, relevant and accurate

Onboarding

• Establish communication channels with new staff and address all issues/queries related to the start of their employment
• Support the onboarding process, including pre-arrival document collation, induction & readiness week activities, pre-arrival visa formalities, flights, accommodation etc
• Manage the off-boarding, exit and separation agreements

Employee Relations

• Conduct fair and comprehensive investigations on staff grievances and complaints
• Prepare thorough write-up on incidents and activate disciplinary process where necessary

Skills

About You

• Experienced HR professional with a focus on compensation and benefits, ideally within an educational or public sector setting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market research, job evaluations, and data analysis to support competitive, compliant pay structures.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a track record of managing compensation and benefits programs effectively and accurately.
• Knowledgeable in Kuwait labor laws and benefits compliance, ensuring all policies align with legal standards.
• Excellent communicator who can explain complex compensation and benefits information to staff clearly and compassionately.
• Collaborative team player who can work closely with HR leadership, finance teams, and school administrators to meet strategic HR goals.
• Passionate about supporting an equitable, motivating workplace that empowers educators and school staff in their roles.