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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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

About Payroll Operations

Join a multinational company and play a crucial role in managing payroll processes. Ensure accurate and timely payment to employees by gathering and processing payroll data.

Job Overview

The Rewards Manager is a strategic position responsible for developing and implementing the organization's total rewards strategy. This role involves designing and delivering compensation and benefits programs that align with business objectives and attract top talent.

About the Job

• Develop and lead the organization's total rewards strategy to drive business results, enhance employee engagement, and improve retention.
• Design and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that meet or exceed industry standards, including salary, bonus, and incentive plans.
• Collaborate with HR teams, business leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of total rewards strategies with organizational goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing market trends and competitor data to inform compensation decisions and stay ahead of industry benchmarks.
• Developing and managing budget forecasts for total rewards initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI.
• Providing guidance on pay structures, pay decisions, and overall People Value Proposition to drive business success.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in compensation and benefits or total rewards, with at least 3-5 years of leadership experience.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective total rewards strategies that drive business results.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and HR teams.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package, including salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• A dynamic work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• A retirement savings plan, including matching contributions and vesting schedule.
• Flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting options and flexible hours.

We Are Looking For

• A results-driven professional with expertise in compensation and benefits, total rewards, or human resources.
• An innovative thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative leader who can build strong relationships with business leaders, HR teams, and stakeholders.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English language (professional working proficiency in Arabic is an added advantage).

Overall Responsibilities:

• Design, evaluate and propose benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Review and modify compensation policies and principal wage rates to develop competitive compensation plans.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations.
• Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by benchmarking with market.
• Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through employee related decisions.
• Research and development – salary surveys, grading structures and benchmarking.
• Supervise job descriptions/analysis and evaluations and coordinate with Organisation Development on Performance Appraisals.
• Coordinating, analyzing and providing counseling to recruitment department on grading levels and offers versus candidates’ competencies and qualifications, i.e. ensuring compliance to grading levels across the organisation.
• Manage and advise on reward for performance and annual salary administration.
• Prepares first draft proposal for bonus payment according to company policy and established criteria.
• Research proposed changes to the criteria for bonus and salary alignment in accordance with latest market and best practice.
• Close coordination to prepare and issue of consolidated manpower plans and issue budget proposal for employee rewards.
• Final and interim settlements applied and when researched, process modified.
• Supervises the preparation of monthly payroll.
• Review Appointment Offers, Payroll, Tenancy Contracts and daily Human Resources Administration for International Head Office.

Language Requirements:
Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Any

Any

Job Skills:

• Personnel and Human Resources practices knowledge.
• Understands labour laws.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
• Good judgment and Decision Making.
• Bilingual - fluent in Arabic and English.
• Ability to communicate with all employee levels.
• 7+ years experience in a similar role.

About The Company:
Recognized as one of the most active shopping concept developers throughout the region, the Group first introduced the hypermarket model to the Middle East in 1995. Majid Al Futtaim Retail manages Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, a joint venture company with the world’s second largest retailer Carrefour, and offers shoppers the same quality, variety and value-for-money that have made the brand a household name to millions over the world.
In the last 3 years, Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket has opened 14 new Stores. In the expansion of Carrefour across the region currently there are 37 hypermarkets in the Middle East. In the coming year of 2010, Majid Al Futtaim Retail expects to open 10 new stores.

Excellent Salary Package offered

Responsible for managing the records of all types of leave, accurately entering and updating payroll information, calculating final settlements, preparing various employment-related documents, and ensuring that all the processes and procedures are in compliance with company policies and industry requirements.

• Manage and maintain accurate records of all kinds of leave, such as annual leave, rotation leaves and sick leave for all staff, including recording, tracking and calculation of annual/rotation leave.
• Input and update the salary information of new joiners in the SAP system and update all staff payroll records in the manual and HR system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Run manual and SAP payrolls for all staff, including getting management approvals by deadlines.
• Calculate the final settlements and end-of-service payments based on UAE labor laws.
• Maintain up-to-date bank information for all staff to ensure timely and accurate salary transfers.
• Collect and collate timesheets every month from each department for all staff.
• Run monthly reports for missing timesheets and follow them up to ensure all documents are received by deadlines for payroll calculation purposes.
• Prepare and issue various types of employment-related documents, such as certificates of employment and salary certificates, as required.
• Maintain accurate records of staff and authorised dependants for medical and Personal Accident insurance purposes.
• Participate in the revisions of personnel policies and procedures in light of changing circumstances.
• Prepare monthly estimate reports for Finance and Accounting Department, and prepare the manpower data and statistical reports as required.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in an HR Role, including administration of payroll using SAP.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or relevant.
• Knowledge of SAP HCM and other software applications.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge of UAE labor laws.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Overall Responsibilities:

1. Design, evaluate and propose benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
2. Review and modify compensation policies and principal wage rates to develop competitive compensation plans.
3. Manage the preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
4. Plan, supervise and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations.
5. Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by benchmarking with market.
6. Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through employee related decisions.
7. Research and development – salary surveys, grading structures and benchmarking.
8. Supervise job descriptions/analysis and evaluations and coordinate with Organisation Development on Performance Appraisals.
9. Coordinating, analyzing and providing counseling to recruitment department on grading levels and offers versus candidates' competencies and qualifications, i.e. ensuring compliance to grading levels across the organisation.
10. Manage and advise on reward for performance and annual salary administration.
11. Prepares first draft proposal for bonus payment according to company policy and established criteria.
12. Research proposed changes to the criteria for bonus and salary alignment in accordance with latest market and best practice.
13. Close coordination to prepare and issue of consolidated manpower plans and issue budget proposal for employee rewards.
14. Final and interim settlements applied and when researched, process modified.
15. Supervises the preparation of monthly payroll.
16. Review Appointment Offers, Payroll, Tenancy Contracts and daily Human Resources Administration for International Head Office.

Language Requirements:
Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Any

Any

Job Skills:

• Personnel and Human Resources practices knowledge.
• Understands labour laws.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
• Good judgment and Decision Making.
• Bilingual - fluent in Arabic and English.
• Ability to communicate with all employee levels.
• 7+ years experience in a similar role.

About The Company:
Recognized as one of the most active shopping concept developers throughout the region, the Group first introduced the hypermarket model to the Middle East in 1995. Majid Al Futtaim Retail manages Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, a joint venture company with the world's second largest retailer Carrefour, and offers shoppers the same quality, variety and value-for-money that have made the brand a household name to millions over the world.

In the last 3 years, Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket has opened 14 new Stores. In the expansion of Carrefour across the region currently there are 37 hypermarkets in the Middle East. In the coming year of 2010, Majid Al Futtaim Retail expects to open 10 new stores.

The Compensation and Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's compensation and benefits programs. This includes managing payroll operations, ensuring that compensation packages are competitive and aligned with organizational goals, while maintaining accurate payroll processing and compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive compensation strategies aligned with the company's objectives to ensure competitiveness in the market. Conduct regular analyses of job roles and market trends to ensure fair and competitive compensation structures and job classifications.
• Oversee and manage the design, implementation, and management of employee benefits programs such as health, wellness, retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in employee benefits to ensure our offerings remain competitive and cost-effective. Evaluate existing benefits offerings and recommend enhancements or changes as needed.
• Handle benefits-related inquiries from employees and coordinate with vendors, brokers, and consultants as necessary.
• Design and implement employee incentive programs, provide relevant financial, operational, and business performance analysis and insights. Oversee the administration of bonuses, incentives, and other variable pay programs.
• Oversee all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant regulations. Review payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies or issues.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration, preferably in a managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation structures, benefits programs, and relevant laws and regulations.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to leverage data analysis and reporting tools to make data-driven decisions regarding compensation and benefits strategies.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a key member of our team, you will have the chance to develop your skills and expertise, while making a significant contribution to the success of our organization.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. If you are passionate about compensation and benefits, and want to join a talented team of professionals who share your enthusiasm, then we would love to hear from you.

Our organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function.

The successful candidate will be responsible for compiling payroll information by managing payroll preparation, completing reports, and maintaining records.

1. Maintains payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.
2. Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department/division transfers.
3. Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of electronic transfers to bank accounts.
4. Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
5. Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
6. Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
7. Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
8. Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
9. Complies with local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
10. Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
11. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
12. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
13. Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
14. Maintains payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning.

1. Minimum 5 years experience working within a large and complex payroll environment with volume transactions.
2. Experience working with a multinational organization with high employee diversity.
3. Highly collaborative, proactive business partner.
4. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
5. Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted transactions with multiple, inter-related work streams.
6. Excellent communication skills verbally and written in English; other languages desirable.
7. Ability to competently facilitate key and relevant information to managers, supervisors, and employees as and when required.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a global business and contribute to its success.

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment.