Total Rewards Manager

Petromin Corporation; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Petromin Corporation, based in Jeddah, seeks a Total Rewards Manager to lead payroll operations and oversee compensation and benefits programs. You will ensure accurate, on-time payroll, maintain controls, and collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers to optimize total rewards.

The role requires a detail-oriented, analytical professional who can design and improve processes, manage annual cycles, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Admin or related field.
• Certification in Compensation & Benefits or Payroll is preferred.
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive payroll/total rewards experience; 2+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing, approvals, reconciliations and settlements.
• Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, accruals, cost reporting, reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Legal on compliance and policy adherence.
• Support benefits administration, vendor coordination, renewals and eligibility.
• Administer compensation programs, including salary structures and annual reviews.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends and cost drivers.
• Ensure HRIS and payroll records are accurate and up to date.
• Drive process improvements through automation and data quality.
• Respond to employee/manager questions regarding payroll and benefits.
• Support audits with accurate records and explanations.

Skills

Payroll Operations

Payroll Compliance

Finance Partnership

Benefits Administration

Compensation Administration

Data Analysis

Systems & Records

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Support

Audit & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business

Professional Certifications in Compensation & Benefits or Payroll

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Excel

Job description

The Job Summary

The Total Rewards Manager leads payroll operations and supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs. The role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, payroll controls are strong, and total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, and clearly communicated. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, discreet with sensitive information, and comfortable partnering across HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers.

Key Performance Indicators / Measures:

Payroll accuracy and on-time payment rate. Compliance with statutory, labor, and internal policy requirements (zero critical audit findings). Turnaround time on compensation and benefits queries and issue resolution. Timeliness and quality of payroll, compensation, and benefits reporting. Successful and on-time delivery of the annual compensation review and benefits renewal cycles.

Technical / Job-Specific Competencies

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• Payroll OperationsManage end-to-end payroll processing, including monthly payroll inputs, approvals, reconciliations, statutory deductions, and final settlements. Maintain payroll calendars, controls, audit trails, and documentation for payroll-related processes.

2

• Payroll Compliance & Accuracy Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, accruals, cost reporting, reconciliations, and budget inputs.

3

• Finance PartnershipPartner with Finance on payroll accounting, accruals, cost reporting, reconciliations, and budget inputs.

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• Benefits Administration Support benefits administration, vendor coordination, renewals, employee eligibility, and issue resolution.

5

• Compensation AdministrationAdminister compensation programs, including salary structures, allowances, incentives, bonuses, and annual compensation review cycles. Support job evaluation, benchmarking, and market data analysis to inform total rewards decisions.

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• Data Analysis & ReportingAnalyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, risks, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities. Prepare payroll, compensation, benefits, and headcount reports for leadership and internal stakeholders.

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• Systems & RecordsEnsure employee reward changes are accurately reflected in HRIS, payroll systems, and related records.

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• Process ImprovementImprove payroll and rewards processes through automation, controls, data quality, and clearer employee communication.

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• Stakeholder SupportRespond to employee and manager questions related to payroll, compensation, and benefits in a professional and confidential manner.

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• Audit & Compliance MonitoringSupport internal and external audits by providing accurate records, reports, and explanations. Stay current on relevant payroll, compensation, benefits, and labor compliance requirements.

The Job Profile

1

Educational Qualifications

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

2

Professional Certifications

Certification in Compensation & Benefits or Payroll (e.g., CCP, GRP, CIPD, SHRM) is preferred.

3

Experience

Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in payroll and total rewards, including at least 2 years in a managerial or team-lead capacity.

4

Essential Job Pre-Requisites

• Strong hands-on experience with payroll processing and controls, compensation structures, and benefits administration. Working knowledge of Saudi labor law, GOSI, and statutory payroll requirements. Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, and strong analytical/Excel skills.

5

Languages Proficiency

English and Arabic (preferred to be fluent in both languages).