53 Senior Benefits jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The Opportunity

To administer the Universitys benefits and ensure that related University policies and procedures are applied. To provide accurate information related to salary and benefits in a timely manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Works effectively with other members of the HC team to ensure success and seamless delivery of HC Services.

Communicates effectively and establishes successful work relations with employees including HC faculty senior management and administrative staff.

Coordinates and oversees HC Services proactively with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Respects confidentiality at all times

Works effectively on a variety of assignments and demonstrates good multitasking skills.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Coordinates the HC Approvals output ensuring follow-through with preparation/checking of employment offers/contracts contract modifications and contract renewals.

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Handles the administration and tracking of employee benefits (eg maternity/vacation/special leaves medical insurance and payment of cash in lieu of annual vacation tickets payment of school fees and payment of end-of-contract gratuity).

Verifies employees benefit entitlement and provides timely administration of benefit-related issues.

INSURANCE MEDICAL

Handles the day-to-day administration of the Universitys health plan and household insurance plan. Takes a key role in liaison with the insurance company to facilitate the best outcomes for employees and the University. Coordinates the policy renewal process.

NEW HIRE ORIENTATION

Plays a lead role in coordinating the orientation of new hires as it relates to payroll banking and HC benefits issues. Coordinates the preparation of New Hire packages and requests to finance for new hire meal and furniture allowances.

LEAVERS

Works closely with the Manager HC Services to ensure payroll actions and clearances are completed satisfactorily. Prepares final settlement and payment requisition for leavers.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Contributes to the development of departmental policies and procedures. Develops guidelines to ensure related protocols and practices are documented and approved. Proactively identifies necessary improvements to HC Services processes.

HR INFORMATION

Works closely with the Senior HRIS Specialist in the coordination/preparation of statistical information relating to employee numbers and benefits at the request of management. Monitors/reviews data held on HC employee files and on Oracle for accuracy.

CLIENT CARE

Provides advice and guidance/counsel to employees and managers regarding contractual benefit and a wide range of general HC issues.

Ensures all employees understand the benefits package and the administration processes.

Liaises with other members of the HC department as required to ensure the sharing of information and the continual improvement of client care delivery and accuracy of information.

ORIENTATION ON BOARDING AND LEAVING ZU

Participates in the development of the January and August orientation schedule for AUH.

Facilitates the departure of employees ensures appropriate pay and other actions are accurately calculated and taken on time. Provides guidance to managers and employees on issues related to departures investigates data and information needed to make decisions. Provides advice and guidance. Ensure all University requirements are met.

PROJECTS

Participates in special project work as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Should possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in employee services (HR) and benefits administration and a Bachelors degree in human resources from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education skill or experience.

Other essential requirements:

Exceptional written and verbal communication.

Bilingual English/Arabic

Desired or preferred requirements:

Experience working in the academic environment.

The Benefits

The Universitys benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E. cash housing annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

To Apply

In addition to completing the online application form attach a cover letter a current CV and the names and contact details of three professional references.
While we appreciate all applications you will be contacted only if selected for an interview.

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Required Experience:

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Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths injewellery,watches, fashion and accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.

MAIN PURPOSE

This role supports the Compensation & Benefits function in the MEIA region, ensuring effective administration and execution of C&B programs. The main purpose is to maintain competitive, compliant, and aligned C&B practices that support the company's overall HR strategy. This role utilizes analytical skills, Excel knowledge, and SAP expertise to manage employee C&B data and contribute to workforce planning and budgeting processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Benefits Administration:Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs across the MEIA region, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and other employee perks.
• Compensation Support:Provide support in the annual salary review process for the MEIA region, including data analysis, merit increase calculations, and communication to employees.
• Reporting & Analysis:Generate reports and analyse compensation and benefits data for the MEIA region to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Compliance:Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits within the MEIA region.
• Employee Support:Respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation and benefits programs for the MEIA region, providing clear and accurate information.
• Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to streamline and improve compensation and benefits processes for the MEIA region, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Documentation:Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of compensation and benefits policies and procedures relevant to the MEIA region.
• Project Support:Participate in HR projects related to compensation and benefits within the MEIA region, such as program design, implementation, and communication.
• Workforce Planning Support:Assist in the workforce planning process by providing compensation and benefits data and analysis to support headcount planning and budgeting for the MEIA region.
• Cost Analysis:Conduct cost analysis of compensation and benefits programs to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the MEIA region.
• Ad Hoc Tasks:Provide support on various HR-related projects and initiatives as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in HR, with a focus on compensation and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits principles and practices, particularly within the MEIA region.
• Proficiency in SAP HR modules, particularly those related to compensation and benefits administration.
• Experience with workforce planning and budgeting processes is a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills are a must, including proficiency in creating and using complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).

Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths injewellery,watches, fashion and accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.

MAIN PURPOSE

This role supports the Compensation & Benefits function in the MEIA region, ensuring effective administration and execution of C&B programs. The main purpose is to maintain competitive, compliant, and aligned C&B practices that support the company's overall HR strategy. This role utilizes analytical skills, Excel knowledge, and SAP expertise to manage employee C&B data and contribute to workforce planning and budgeting processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Benefits Administration:Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs across the MEIA region, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and other employee perks.
• Compensation Support:Provide support in the annual salary review process for the MEIA region, including data analysis, merit increase calculations, and communication to employees.
• Reporting & Analysis:Generate reports and analyse compensation and benefits data for the MEIA region to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Compliance:Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits within the MEIA region.
• Employee Support:Respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation and benefits programs for the MEIA region, providing clear and accurate information.
• Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to streamline and improve compensation and benefits processes for the MEIA region, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Documentation:Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of compensation and benefits policies and procedures relevant to the MEIA region.
• Project Support:Participate in HR projects related to compensation and benefits within the MEIA region, such as program design, implementation, and communication.
• Workforce Planning Support:Assist in the workforce planning process by providing compensation and benefits data and analysis to support headcount planning and budgeting for the MEIA region.
• Cost Analysis:Conduct cost analysis of compensation and benefits programs to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the MEIA region.
• Ad Hoc Tasks:Provide support on various HR-related projects and initiatives as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in HR, with a focus on compensation and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits principles and practices, particularly within the MEIA region.
• Proficiency in SAP HR modules, particularly those related to compensation and benefits administration.
• Experience with workforce planning and budgeting processes is a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills are a must, including proficiency in creating and using complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the effective administration and coordination of benefits for employees. This includes verifying employee benefit entitlements, processing related issues, and providing accurate information regarding salary and benefits.

This position plays a key role in ensuring seamless delivery of Human Capital (HC) Services. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the HC team to ensure timely completion of tasks and responsibilities.

Key duties include:

• Coordinating the HC Approvals output, including preparation and checking of employment offers/contracts contract modifications and contract renewals.
• Administering and tracking employee benefits, including maternity/vacation/special leaves medical insurance and payment of cash in lieu of annual vacation tickets payment of school fees and payment of end-of-contract gratuity.
• Verifying employee benefit entitlements and providing timely administration of benefit-related issues.
• Handling day-to-day administration of the University's health plan and household insurance plan.
• Liaising with the insurance company to facilitate the best outcomes for employees and the University.
• Playing a lead role in coordinating the orientation of new hires as it relates to payroll banking and HC benefits issues.
• Preparing final settlement and payment requisition for leavers.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in employee services (HR) and benefits administration.
• A Bachelor's degree in human resources from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education skill or experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Arabic.

The University offers a highly attractive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E.
• Cash housing.
• Annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family.
• Educational subsidies for children.
• Healthcare provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

In addition to the above requirements, the successful candidate should be able to participate in special project work as required.

The role of the Benefits Coordinator is to oversee the administration of employee benefits and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

• Collaborate effectively with HR team members to ensure seamless delivery of benefits services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees, including senior management and administrative staff.

• Coordinate the administration of employee benefits, including maternity leave, vacation time, medical insurance, and end-of-contract gratuity.
• Verify employee benefit entitlements and resolve related issues in a timely manner.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in employee services (HR) and benefits administration.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education, skill, or experience.

Our client is a large Dubai based group active in various business sectors including luxury retail and distribution across the Middle East.

1. We are seeking an experienced professional to process monthly payroll for companies handled, ensuring timely transfer of salaries through appropriate channels. This includes leave administration, pension computation as well as additions and deductions.
2. This role involves managing employee leave, including processing leave benefit settlements and tallying of leave accrued, applied vs taken etc.
3. The successful candidate will verify formalities at the time of employee severance or transfer from one company to another to process full and final settlement of dues.
4. The compensation and benefits specialist will also reimburse HR related bills according to entitlement, process payment vouchers for HR services like training, recruitment invoices, insurance etc, and charge relevant companies accordingly.
5. Assistance will be provided to internal and external auditors to ensure smooth completion of audit procedures as per schedule.
6. Periodically, reports relating to salary claim reimbursements, final settlement accounts etc., will be prepared and submitted for proper allocation & accounting.

1. Must have 3 to 5 years relevant experience.
2. A graduate in Commerce is preferred.
3. High computer literacy competencies are required.
4. Good command of spoken and written English is essential.

We have decades of recruitment expertise in HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering. We understand key market sectors and regions, and we listen to our clients' unique needs.

We're dedicated to courtesy, consideration and results-based service. Our office covers the GCC and Levant countries with the right regional expertise. We recruit for Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering roles.

A compensation and benefits professional is required to join our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll, leave records, and ensuring 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.

We are seeking a qualified professional to join our payroll team as a compensation and benefits specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company's payroll data.

• Collect daily, weekly, and monthly employee timesheets and calculate their work hours.
• Determine employee benefits and deductions based on established guidelines.
• Prepare electronic payments and distribute paychecks in accordance with regulations.
• Compile payroll reports and payment statements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation, taxes, benefits, and deductions.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, human resources, or a related field.
• Previous experience working in payroll administration.
• Advanced mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using payroll software and familiarity with accounting procedures.
• Familiarity with state labor laws and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.