Total Rewards Manager

Neom; Neom; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the development and implementation of compensation programs. This role involves designing competitive pay structures, managing employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in total rewards practices and strong analytical skills. Join this forward-thinking company to help shape a new model for livability and environmental conservation while collaborating with diverse teams to achieve strategic goals. Your contributions will play a crucial role in building a thriving community in a groundbreaking region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Total rewards practices.
• Advanced data skills and experience with Excel and SAP.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage employee compensation structures and benefit programs.
• Support the design and delivery of employee incentive programs.
• Monitor competitive trends in compensation and conduct surveys.

Skills

Total rewards practices

Analytical skills

Data management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

CIPD or S/PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certifications

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Job ID: 14394

Sector:

People

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacythatbenefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Develop and direct implementation of compensation programs that provide a competitive level of pay, motivation, and reward to employees. Develop and recommend salary policy lines and administrative procedures. Develop and recommend incentives, cash programs (salaries, bonus) and cash-equivalent programs. Monitor competitive trends in compensation and identify the organization’s position compared to other employers and conduct and participate in surveys. Monitor the effectiveness of programs and recommend modification

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES
The Total Rewards Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Annual Pay and Benefits Review

• Support the delivery of the annual review; provide relevant payroll, market pay, and employee engagement analyses and insights; draft employee communications and management briefings; prepare line-management decision-making tools.

Compensation and Benefits Program Design

• Develop and manage the delivery of employee compensation structures and benefit programs, ensuring the needs of internal stakeholders are met and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Executive Reward Program Design

• Develop and manage the delivery of annual and long-term executive compensation programs, providing effective support to the remuneration committee and ensuring that all regulatory and legal requirements are met.

Incentive Program Design

• Support the design and delivery of employee incentive programs; provide relevant financial, operational, and business performance analyses and insights; draft elements of the technical design; draft internal management reports.

HR Data Management

• Contribute to the development and testing of HR data collection forms or questionnaires in a specific area of expertise to ensure the collection of relevant data in line with defined requirements.

Leadership and Direction

• Explain the local action plan, to support team members in their understanding of what needs to be done, and how this relates to the broader business plan and the organization’s strategy, mission, and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.

External Consultant or Contractor Engagement

• Prepare briefings and information for external consultants or advisers to support the delivery of key projects and/or ad hoc services. Monitor and evaluate outcomes and recommend remedial actions where necessary.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in Total rewards practices
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong writing, analytical skills, and organizational skills
• To manage records and data and meet deadlines.
• Advanced data skills and experience with excel and SAP.
• Sound knowledge of KSA labor laws regulating compensation and privacy standards.
• Strong analytical (modeling, regression analysis, etc.) and financial skills with the ability to analyze data, evaluate programs, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leaders, department heads, and other key stakeholders to gain buy-in and support and build relationships to facilitate successful implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• CIPD or S/PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CCP, CEBS certifications are a plus.

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

The actions of our team should always support the NEOM Values

Learn more about NEOM’s Values