Group Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Michael PageUAEgulftalentpublished 10/19/2026

Your tasks

  • 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. Client Details * The organisation operates in the Industrial sector in Dubai. 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. Job Offer * Apply to discuss the role and the selection process.

Requirements

  • 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.