Specialist - Total Rewards & Policies

Role Overview

Specialist - Total Rewards & Policies at Emarat (Emirates General Petroleum). The role is based in the United Arab Emirates and requires Arabic language proficiency.

Role Purpose

Lead the design and execution of competitive compensation and benefits strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Strategy

• Lead the design and execution of competitive compensation and benefits strategies.
• Develop and manage compensation structures and incentive programs.
• Develop and manage benefits programs.
• Conduct market benchmarking to inform compensation decisions.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop organizational policies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.

Operations & Stakeholder Management

• Make data-driven decisions regarding compensation and benefits.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders on total rewards matters.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversight.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in total rewards.
• Proven exposure to policy development.
• Proven exposure to regulatory compliance.
• Proven exposure to vendor management.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Arabic language proficiency (required).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in compensation structures.
• Strong expertise in incentives programs.
• Strong expertise in benefits programs.
• Market benchmarking knowledge.
• Data-driven decision-making capability.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Information

• Master's degree (preferred).
• SHRM-SCP certification (preferred).
• CIPD certification (preferred).