Group Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Compensation & Benefits professional to take ownership of job grading, salary structures, market benchmarking, and compensation governance across a diverse regional workforce. This role will act as the subject matter expert for job evaluation and reward frameworks, providing data-driven recommendations to business and HR leaders while ensuring consistency, equity, and market competitiveness.
  • Shape reward strategy across multiple markets
  • Must be highly competent in grading systems

About Our Client

  • The organisation operates in the Industrial sector in Dubai.

Job Description

  • Maintain and manage the organisation's job architecture, including job families, grades, levels, and role catalogue.
  • Evaluate new and revised positions using a recognised grading methodology.
  • Develop and maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and reward frameworks across multiple territories.
  • Conduct market benchmarking and analyse salary survey data to support compensation decisions.
  • Provide cost modelling and recommendations for offers, promotions, retention cases, and salary reviews.
  • Monitor internal equity, pay compression, grading anomalies, and governance compliance.
  • Maintain compensation records, grading decisions, and supporting reward documentation.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years' experience within Compensation & Benefits, Reward, Job Evaluation, or related specialist HR functions.
  • Strong experience managing job grading frameworks and salary structures
  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including compensation modelling and workforce data analysis.
  • Experience using salary surveys and external market data to support reward decisions.
  • Exposure to organisational design or workforce planning initiatives would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Apply to discuss the role and the selection process.
Contact
Elle Appleby
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128262

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Subsector
Compensation & Benefits
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Elle Appleby
Job reference
JN-102026-7128262