100 Compensation jobs in Abu Dhabi

The Payroll Specialist Lead is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing. This includes managing key stakeholder relationships, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and driving process improvements in a dynamic international work environment.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for UAE payroll, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders within Finance, Product, and Engineering.
• Process full end-to-end payroll, including statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.
• Maintain data integrity and quality, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.

• Prior experience in payroll management or equivalent leading end-to-end processing in UAE.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Proficiency in using software tools like SAP, Excel/Google Sheets.

We prioritize diversity and inclusion, encouraging folks from all backgrounds to apply. Our Total Rewards philosophy ensures fair, unbiased compensation and competitive benefits across locations.

We work asynchronously, allowing you to plan your schedule around your life. You'll be empowered to take ownership and be proactive, prioritizing your life-work balance.

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Compensation Specialist to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves ensuring the accurate administration of employee compensation, benefits, and entitlements in compliance with HR Policy and UAE Labour Law.

• Reconcile payroll ledgers to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Resolve discrepancies and prepare detailed reports on payroll data
• Manage pension contributions for National and GCC employees
• Support internal & external audits and implement system improvements using Oracle

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, or an equivalent
• Minimum 10–15 years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in payroll experience within a tier-one organization

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of UAE payroll and employment regulations

We are seeking a skilled Compensation Specialist to support our team at an exciting opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in Compensation or related fields, with a strong background in numerical skills and data analysis.

This role involves supporting the implementation of compensation and benefits structures, changes, and amendments in line with company strategy and market competitiveness.

• Support the implementation of compensation and benefits structures, changes, and amendments.
• Become an SME on STI and LTI structures and programs across the Group.
• Assist in organizing and analyzing compensation-related data to support internal decision-making.
• Prepare data sets for market benchmarking activities.

• Min of 3+ years of experience in Compensation or related.
• Field of Experience: Private sector or consulting; real-estate background would be beneficial.
• Technical and Interpersonal Skills: Strong numerical skills with ability to interpret data, identify trends, solve problems using logical reasoning; growth mindset with eagerness to learn and develop; highly organized, dependable, and collaborative; maintains confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with employee and company data.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, statistics, mathematics, business/economics).

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team.
• Chance to develop skills in Compensation and Benefits.

We are at the forefront of shaping exceptional retail experiences across the UAE, driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence in some of the region's most iconic retail destinations.

Empowering our people, nurturing talent, and providing a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive is key to our success.

Senior Associate – Compensation & Benefits role at ALDAR. The role is for UAE Nationals.

• Support the team to ensure effective implementation of the compensation and benefits structure, changes and amendments in line with company strategy and market competitiveness.
• Become an SME to the STI and LTI structures and programs across the Group.
• Assist in organizing and analyzing compensation-related data to support internal decision-making, including helping prepare models to simulate salary, bonus, and benefits scenarios under guidance.
• Prepare data sets to support market benchmarking activities.
• Support in setting the company's pay and benefits structure.
• Assist in preparing a program budget and operate within that budget.
• Support day-to-day administration of Short-Term Incentives (STI) and Long-Term Incentives (LTI), including data preparation, tracking, and employee communication.
• Support the annual cycle by helping prepare internal communications, support materials, and employee awareness sessions alongside more senior team members.
• Review submissions of rewards nominations, discuss forced distribution and budget allocations with GCEO and CPCO.
• Ensure internal equity of rewards/increments/progression across the group for fair distribution.

• Min of 3+ years of experience in Compensation or related.
• Field of Experience: Private sector or consulting; real-estate background would be a plus.
• Technical and Interpersonal Skills: Strong numerical skills with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve basic problems using logical reasoning; growth mindset with eagerness to learn and develop; highly organized, dependable and collaborative; maintains confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with employee and company data; clear and professional communication; basic Excel knowledge (preferred) with familiarity with formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, IF, and basic functions like filters, formatting, and simple pivot tables. Training will be provided.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, statistics, mathematics, business/economics).

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources

Our organization requires a skilled individual to oversee payroll operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and attention to detail.

Create and maintain filing systems. Create and type office correspondence using a computer. Distribute and route mail. Order and track Human Resources office supplies and forms. Answer phone calls and record messages. Create new employee personnel file. Assist walk-in candidates with application procedures. Maintain space designated for completing applications and ensure it is clean, well maintained and accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Respond to questions, requests and concerns from employees and management regarding company and Human Resources programs, policies and guidelines. Inform Human Resources management of issues related to employee relations within the division or property. Maintain confidentiality and security of employee and property records, files and information. Ensure accurate maintenance of all employee records and files (e.g. interview documents, I-9s).

Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to manager. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

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Date: Aug 2, 2025

Company: Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority

Job Objective
Direct and guide the development and implementation of the HR strategy, objectives, and growth plans to enable the attraction, engagement, development, and retention of a qualified workforce within AbuDhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA), to support realization of corporate plans in order to achieve
corporate strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities/Duties
A. Strategy and Planning
• Direct and lead the development and implementation of the department related policies, systems, procedures manual, Delegation of Authority, system user manuals and standard forms to ensure compliance across the Authority and alignment with ADAA’s overall policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective cascading of the sector strategy into the department’s strategic and operational plans to achieve ADAA’s overall objectives.
• Develop and direct the implementation of the department strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans, and monitor corporate performance ensuring alignment with the sector strategy, ADAA’s vision, mission and corporate objectives.
• Forecast and develop department budget and direct the monitoring of financial performance against the budget to ensure areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
• Develop the department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in line with ADAA’s overall objectives and ensure that sections meet KPIs in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

B. Operations (with sub-headings)
HR Strategy and Organization Effectiveness:
• Provide leadership, management, and vision to ensure that ADAA has the strategic human resource infrastructure in place, aligned to future direction.
• Provide overall leadership and strategic guidance to ensure conceptualization, implementation, review and sustenance of workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, Emiratization andemployee engagement strategies and initiatives to achieve HR excellence.
• Provide subject matter expertise and contribute to the design, planning and execution of company-wide transformational programs and initiatives and ensure alignment with set plans to achieve objectives to drive performance and positive change across the organization.
• Contribute to the development of the organizational governance framework and advise Senior Management on related matters to enable smooth strategic decision making.
• Oversee the periodic review of the organizational structure in consultation with concerned line managers, to ensure that it reflects the strategic and operational needs of the organization.
• Direct the updating of the functional accountabilities of the organization, reflecting any changes in the organization structure and grouping of functions, to ensure the documents are up to date and accessible when required.
• Manage the consolidation and development of ADAA’s overall manpower plan to ensure all resourcing requirements are captured and fulfilled through appropriate recruitment plans.

Performance and Reward:
• Drive a performance-based organization by developing a rigorous innovative performance management framework containing best practice elements.

• Oversee the employees’ performance management system at ADAA and guide the effective and efficient implementation by all parties, to enable the accurate and fair evaluation of employee performance, and the enhancement of the ADAA’s business performance.
• Ensure the performance management system is linked to other HR processes such as promotions, career development, etc. to develop a performance-based culture.
• Ensure that ADAA’s reward and benefits framework is competitive enough to attract, retain and motivate the appropriate talent from the local and international job market.

Talent Acquisition:
• Oversee the development of the annual recruitment plan to outline strategies and approaches for identifying and selecting high caliber talent into required roles in a timely manner.
• Oversee the implementation of selection and recruitment strategies and monitor the recruitment
processes across the ADAA to recruit competent and proficient personnel.

Talent Management:
• Develop and advocate a culture of continuous learning and provide overall strategic direction of learning and workforce development within ADAA.
• Direct the development and implementation of training and development plans as per the identified needs to ensure that the right Learning and Development framework is in place to develop managerial and technical capability that will enable ADAA achieve its objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a succession planning framework that structures the flow of high potential employees into managerial and leadership roles through structured career moves and capability building interventions.

HR Support Services:
• Oversee the overall HR transactional services such as time management, HR data management, ERP, etc. to facilitate efficient operations of the HR function.

• Manage the development and improvements of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), HR Matrix and HR Processes & Flow Charts.
• Manage the design and delivery of “surveys and questionnaires” regarding “Salary, Employee Satisfaction, and Code of Conduct etc.”
• Ensure that any employee relations issues, including complaints/ grievances, are addressed through appropriate processes and that disciplinary actions are taken promptly, fairly and inaccordance with company policy and local labor laws.

Business Partnering:
• Direct the provision of expertise and support to respective sectors for HR activities such as recruitment, resourcing, performance management and employee relations, to achieve the HC strategy and transformation as part of the overall organizational strategy.

C. Talent Management and Development

• Direct the effective achievement of department operational goals through effective leadership and by setting department objectives, managing performance within the department, and developing and motivating the team to maximize performance.
• Oversee and lead talent development initiatives in coordination with the Human Resources Department and discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit ADAA’s requirements.
• Act as a role model and ensure the team adheres to organizational values and ethics to establish a value-driven culture within the Authority.
• Share professional expertise and knowledge to build internal intellectual capital and facilitate knowledge sharing across the Authority.
• Manage, mentor, guide and coach section heads by using effective leadership strategies, providing directions and ensuring proper execution of all initiative undertaken by ADAA to the highest standards.

D. Corporate

• Oversee and direct periodic organizational structure change and to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Direct change management through continuous improvement of department systems, processes and practices taking into account global standards and changes in the business environment, which demand proactive action plans.
• Ensure that all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet ADAA requirements, and quality standards.
• Oversee department adherence and compliance with all ADAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety etc.) and code of business conduct.

E. General

• The level of performance should reflect the academic qualification, type of courses in the field of specialization, employee job level, and the level of productivity.
• The academic and professional certificates required and approved by ADAA should be acquired within the period specified and based on the employee’s Individual Development Plan.
• Perform the task and responsibilities independently unless an approval or directive was obtained to delegate the task to other employees in case of incapability to perform the tasks and responsibilities.
• Ensure teamwork, collaboration and dedication in performing duties.
• Showcase a strong leadership to the team members.
• Knowledge and awareness about the capabilities of the subordinates and showcase a strong knowledge in the field of specialization.
• Provide the required support and guidance to the subordinates.
• Take responsibility of the decisions made.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development
• Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM SCP)

• 12+ years of relevant experience in Human Resource Management out of which 8 years in managerial role.