594 Compensation jobs in the United Arab Emirates

As a senior manager of total rewards, you will be responsible for designing and managing competitive compensation programs that support business and talent strategies while ensuring internal equity and cost efficiency.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to drive pay-for-performance, maintain market competitiveness, and ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with regulations.

• Design and manage compensation frameworks including salary structures, incentives, and pay-for-performance programs.
• Lead annual salary reviews, promotions, and market adjustments to ensure equity and competitiveness.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to align pay practices with industry trends.
• Maintain internal equity while balancing affordability and external competitiveness.
• Develop and govern compensation policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, financial governance, and audit requirements.
• Provide advisory support to HRBPs and business leaders on offers, retention, and reward decisions.
• Deliver data-driven insights, cost modeling, and executive reporting on compensation programs.
• Drive automation and effective use of technology solutions to improve efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing compensation team.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and an HR professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and international policies within a global organization, with at least 3 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Strong track record in managing job evaluation, pay structures, incentive design, and salary review processes.
• Experience in large, multinational, or complex organizations preferred.
• Deep knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and incentive program design.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and financial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, compensation management systems, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Elevate your career as a key player in our global organization. As a senior manager of total rewards, you will have the opportunity to shape our compensation strategy and develop a high-performing team.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.

Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional customer service and build a world-class airline.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Dubai. As a key member of our payroll team, you will be responsible for managing our company's payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with labor regulations.

Compensation Coordinator Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented compensation coordinator to manage our payroll operations. The successful candidate will possess strong math skills and be able to work independently under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter time and attendance data into payroll software accurately and efficiently
• Calculate wages and deductions with precision
• Issue paychecks on time, ensuring timely payment for employees
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records
• Resolve any discrepancies that may arise in the payroll process
• Perform other tasks assigned by management as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Prior experience in payroll processing is preferred
• The ability to perform complex mathematical calculations with accuracy and attention to detail is essential
• Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is expected

Bonus Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field would be advantageous
• Experience with payroll software and tax laws would be beneficial
• Bilingualism in English and Spanish would be an asset

Why This Role Matters:

This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate and timely payroll operations, which directly impacts employee satisfaction and productivity.

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The key to our success lies in delivering exceptional customer service, setting us apart from other hotel operators. As a leading innovator in the industry, we strive to create unique experiences for our guests, reflecting our vision for the future of hospitality.

• Process payroll activities for assigned countries in the MENA Region.
• Ensure timely payroll processing and report submission.
• Settle exit employees' dues according to labor law and company policies.
• Create payroll accruals entries for staff benefits.
• Reconcile payroll accounts monthly.
• Coordinate payment/bank transfers within the payroll process.
• Prepare pay slips and dispatch to employees.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting or HR.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in payroll or accounting at a 4/5* Property.
• Fluent English language skills.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to employee satisfaction and well-being.

A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Job Summary

The Compensation & Total Rewards Partner will collaborate with the People function on compensation-related matters, providing subject matter expertise and management on these topics.

This role will work closely with the Rewards team to design, implement, and manage salary structures, bonus programs, and equity maintenance. It will support daily compensation operations and lead strategic projects, including the annual compensation cycle. Strong project management skills are essential in this dynamic environment.

• Rewards Partner and Advisor: Serve as a thought partner and advisor to the People team and business units on total rewards matters for assigned regions/functions.
• Advise on offers, pay decisions, and governance for internal/external hires, manage LTI programs, and support cyclical pay processes like merit and bonus reviews.
• Assist in managing and executing cyclical rewards processes, including pay management and benefit administration where needed.
• Support performance, benefit, and compensation review processes.
• Market Benchmarking SME:
• Assist with role level mapping and benchmarking for existing and new roles.
• Participate in annual compensation surveys.
• Evaluate offers and structures against market data, considering elements like TGC, TTC, TDC.
• Analyze market trends related to compensation and benefits in operating markets.
• Project Management: Lead assigned projects end-to-end, collaborating with other functions as needed.
• Analysis & Reporting:
• Prepare data analyses and simulations for budgeting, costing, and scenario planning.
• Provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Create reports, dashboards, and insights within the rewards function.
• Deliver rewards training and upskilling sessions, maintaining relevant content.
• Create and update reward policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Assist in bonus and incentive plan analysis and design, overseeing payout models and governance processes.
• Support the implementation of new systems or processes within the Rewards team.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and support initiatives.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the broader Rewards team.

• 3-4 years' experience in Compensation & Benefits, Rewards Consulting.
• Strong data analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, experience with payroll and compensation analysis.
• Ability to influence stakeholders using a data-driven approach.
• Independent, proactive, and capable of leading and collaborating on projects.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Pragmatic problem-solver with strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with sound judgment.

Expert Compensation Professional

We are seeking an experienced compensation professional to join our dynamic team.

About the Role:

• Regularise attendance and payroll data for a large workforce of over 1000 employees.
• Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner, reviewing data related to incentives, increments, resignations and other factors.
• Collaborate with finance professionals to ensure seamless payment processing.
• Prepare management information reports for review and approval.
• Manage end-of-service and vacation salaries efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have at least 5-7 years' experience in F&B or manufacturing environments.
• Excellent MS Excel skills are essential for this role.
• Experience working with HRMS Payroll modules is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Emiratization payroll processes, including GPSSA and Nafis, would be advantageous.

As a key member of our global HR leadership team you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative total rewards strategies that attract, retain and motivate top talent across our international operations. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Coordinate Payroll & Rewards activities for the group: Design and oversee the implementation of global compensation and benefits programs aligned with our organization's strategic objectives.

2. Own the HRIS from the HR stakeholder perspective in collaboration with IT: Collaborate with senior leadership to create and execute long-term total rewards strategies that support business goals while ensuring the HRIS effectively meets organizational needs.

3. Manage & improve HR employee data and reporting: Leverage HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management ensuring high quality and compliance of HR data.

Additional responsibilities include leading the development of implementation and continuous improvement of efficient performance management systems, providing leadership and mentorship to HR professionals, analyzing market trends, developing and nurturing external vendor relationships, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing the annual compensation review process.

Qualifications:

In order to be successful in this role you should have the following background:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field from an accredited University.
• 10 years of progressive experience in total rewards or related HR functions with a focus on global programs.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing innovative compensation and benefits strategies on a global scale.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring HR teams.
• In-depth knowledge of global compensation and benefits trends, international labor laws, and tax implications.
• Expertise in HR analytics with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, global payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with performance management systems and their integration with total rewards programs.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, GRP, or SHRM-SCP highly desirable.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Additional Information:

QIMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all countries with no geographical limitations. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 60+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

The Revolut People team is pivotal to how we support our people and manage a seamless experience for them each day. From on-boarding flows to line manager coaching and development, our goal is to create a partnership with our teams that is people-centric and value adding. Put simply, we come to work to create a fantastic experience that our people love and that starts from the very first point we connect with our new joiners

We're looking for a Senior Rewards Partner to design and manage our executive compensation programmes. Someone who'll ensure Revolut remains at the forefront of compensation practices by defining, evaluating, and implementing executive remuneration plans and policies that will contribute to attracting, retaining, and engaging top executive talent. You'll strive to identify improvements to enhance business objectives, compliance, and the employee experience

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• Supporting the definition and implementation of the executive compensation strategy and plans
• Designing, implementing, and managing executive compensation schemes and policies, including short and long-term incentive programmes and deferred compensation plans
• Supporting as the expert and primary point of contact for all matters related to executive remuneration
• Offering support and guidance to senior executives regarding executive compensation matters
• Partnering with external vendors to bring best-in-class external executive remuneration practices
• Partnering with internal stakeholders such as Talent, Legal, and Finance to ensure the effectiveness and compliance of our current and new programmes
• Partnering with Head of Rewards to produce papers for RemCo and ExCo sessions
• Presenting executive remuneration plans and programmes to the required committees

• 6-8 years of experience managing and designing regional and global core and executive compensation policies and practices
• Expertise in scoping, designing, and implementing new rewards programmes and policies, utilising data analytics
• Strong problem-solving, project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Ease and expertise partnering with senior leaders
• An innovative, hands-on, and resourceful mindset
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills

Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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Job Overview

We are seeking a strategic leader to oversee the design and implementation of our compensation programs. This key role will be responsible for ensuring that our pay practices align with industry trends, while maintaining internal equity and cost efficiency.

• Design and Manage Compensation Frameworks : Develop and implement salary structures, incentives, and pay-for-performance programs that drive business results.
• Lead Annual Salary Reviews : Conduct thorough analyses to ensure equity and competitiveness in our compensation packages.
• Benchmarking and Market Analysis : Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices to inform our compensation strategies.
• Maintain Internal Equity : Balance affordability and external competitiveness to ensure our compensation programs remain attractive to top talent.
• Develop Compensation Policies : Create and govern guidelines and frameworks that support our compensation objectives.
• Ensure Compliance : Verify adherence to local labor laws, financial governance, and audit requirements.
• Provide Advisory Support : Offer expertise to HRBPs and business leaders on offers, retention, and reward decisions.
• Deliver Data-Driven Insights : Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis and market research.
• Drive Automation and Efficiency : Leverage technology and AI solutions to streamline processes and improve productivity.

Requirements:

• Education : Bachelor's degree within a relevant discipline and an HR professional certification preferred.
• Experience : 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and international policies within global organizations, including at least 3 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Skills and Qualifications : Strong analytical, modeling, and financial acumen; excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills; proficiency with HRIS, compensation management systems, and advanced Excel.

About the Role

This is a critical position that requires a strategic thinker who can balance business objectives with employee needs. If you have a passion for compensation and benefits, and a track record of driving business results, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes opportunities for career growth and development. Our company culture values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and we strive to create a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.

Location

This role is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and will require occasional travel to other locations within the region.