Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Confidential; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Al Buraymi, Oman seeks a detail-oriented Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join its HR team. The role focuses on designing and managing compensation programs to attract, retain, and motivate employees while ensuring compliance with local labor laws.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in HR systems. Relevant degrees in HR or Business are preferred, and certifications like CIPD or SHRM are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in compensation and benefits or HR analytics.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and GOSI regulations.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or WorldatWork) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement compensation and benefits policies.
• Conduct job evaluations and salary benchmarking.
• Administer payroll and benefits programs.
• Provide guidance on compensation matters.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Saudi labor law

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Tools

HR systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees while ensuring internal equity and compliance with local labor laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement compensation and benefits policies and procedures.
• Conduct job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and market analysis to ensure competitiveness.
• Administer payroll and benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze compensation data to support salary structure design and pay equity.
• Manage annual performance-based salary reviews, bonuses, and incentive programs.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on compensation and benefits-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external providers (insurance, payroll, and HR systems vendors).
• Prepare regular reports and analytics on compensation trends and workforce costs.
• Support HR projects such as grading structures, policy reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in compensation and benefits or HR analytics.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and GOSI regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or WorldatWork) is a plus.