13 Total Rewards jobs in the United Arab Emirates

About the opportunity

Role Summary

The Compensation & Total Rewards (TR) 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.

What’s On Your Plate?

• 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 (e.g., WTW, Mercer).

  • 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.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 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.

Who We Are

talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is a leading local delivery platform operating in over 70 countries. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX index.

Talent, Performance & Rewards Senior Manager is responsible for designing and implementing compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee recognition frameworks to attract top talent and drive engagement across regions.

The role involves leading the design of competitive compensation and benefits programs aligned with company goals, conducting market benchmarking, compensation analysis, and salary surveys for internal equity, and developing Incentive/Variable Pay policies and governance frameworks for scalability and fairness.

• Develop and implement total rewards strategies that align with business objectives.
• Conduct regular market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure internal equity and competitiveness.
• Design and implement incentive pay plans that are fair, transparent, and scalable.
• Partner with finance to manage total rewards budgets and ensure timely execution of salary reviews and incentive cycles.

• Architect robust performance management systems that foster accountability and continuous feedback culture.
• Integrate performance management with learning and development initiatives for upskilling, career pathing, and succession planning.
• Analyze performance data to identify high-potential employees, future leaders, and capability gaps, driving talent mobility and pipeline readiness.
• Build manager capability through training and tools to deliver effective performance conversations and developmental coaching.

• Lead group-wide recognition programs celebrating excellence and building a culture of appreciation.
• Champion engagement initiatives, including surveys and listening forums, translating insights into actionable improvement plans that drive retention and morale.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to HR Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners to enhance the employee experience and strengthen organizational culture.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of progressive experience in HR/Total Rewards, including 2-3 years in a managerial role. Professional certifications in Compensation & Benefits, HRM, or Talent Management are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits Manager

We are seeking an experienced professional to support the management of Compensation and Benefits. This role involves ensuring competitive and equitable salary structures and reward schemes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Compensation & Rewards Management : Manage competitive compensation and benefits programs to reward performance and ensure internal equity.
• Benefits Administration & Compliance : Oversee employee benefits programs in compliance with labor laws, monitoring industry trends to enhance employee value proposition and support retention.
• HR Data Analytics & Reporting : Use data insights and reporting to guide HR strategies and workforce decisions.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in compensation & benefits, payroll, or business administration is required.
• Experience in large corporate environments, ideally in related industries is highly desirable.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is essential.
• Certification in human resources or equivalent is preferred.

Skills :

• Strong Analytical Skills : Proficiency in HR analytics and compensation modeling is necessary.
• Market Benchmarking Tools : Experience with market benchmarking tools is required.
• Advanced Excel & HRMS Skills : Advanced skills in Excel and HRMS are essential for this role.

This role oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive employee value propositions to drive engagement, performance, and retention across all regions.

• Design and implement total rewards strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent through competitive compensation, benefits, and recognition programs.
• Lead market benchmarking, compensation analysis, and salary surveys to ensure internal equity and competitiveness.
• Develop and roll out incentive and variable pay policies and governance frameworks that are scalable, equitable, and responsive to evolving workforce needs.
• Partner with finance to manage total rewards budgets, monitor compensation spending, and ensure timely execution of salary reviews and incentive cycles.

• Architect and manage robust performance management systems that foster accountability, clarity of expectations, and continuous feedback culture in the organization.
• Integrate performance management with learning and development initiatives to enable upskilling, career pathing, and succession planning.
• Analyze performance data to identify high-potential employees, future leaders, and capability gaps, driving talent mobility and pipeline readiness.
• Build manager capability through training and tools to deliver effective performance conversations and developmental coaching.

• Lead the design and implementation of group-wide recognition programs to celebrate excellence and build a culture of appreciation.
• Champion engagement initiatives, including surveys and listening forums, and translate insights into actionable improvement plans that drive retention and morale.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to HR Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners to enhance the employee experience and strengthen organizational culture.

Generate regular executive reports on compensation trends, performance results, and engagement metrics to influence business and talent strategies.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of progressive experience in HR/Total Rewards, including 2–3 years in a managerial role. Professional certifications in Compensation & Benefits, HRM, or Talent Management are a plus.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Retail

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation while adhering to labor laws and regulations.

This position involves a blend of accounting, administrative, and analytical responsibilities to manage compensation records, taxes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Collecting Attendance Data: Gather daily attendance data from various sources, such as bio time systems, electronic timesheets, or attendance records provided by managers or supervisors.
• Validating Attendance: Review and validate attendance records for accuracy and completeness. Check for missing or incorrect entries and verify attendance with managers if necessary.
• Recording Absences: Track absences, such as vacation, sick leave, and other types of leave. Maintain accurate records of these absences, as they may impact salary calculations.
• Checking Availed Leave Entries: Verify attachment and pending absents.
• Regularization of Absents & Wrong Swipe: Regularize any errors or discrepancies in attendance records.
• Preparation of Summary Reports: Prepare reports on unpaid leave and wrong swipes.
• Monitoring Overtime: Monitor and record any overtime worked by employees. Overtime may affect pay rates and overall compensation.
• Adhering to Labor Laws: Ensure that attendance records comply with local labor laws and company policies regarding working hours, breaks, rest days, and other relevant regulations.

• Record Accuracy: Check records and ensure accuracy of ERP Masters.
• Basic Salary: Calculate the basic salary based on the employee's agreed-upon salary rate and hours worked.
• Adjustments: Adjust salary based on attendance records.
• Deductions: Deduct pay for any unapproved absences, late arrivals, or early departures.
• Additions: Add pay for overtime hours, bonuses, or other incentives.
• Uploads: Upload overtime, temporary deductions, and allowances.
• Allowances and Benefits: Include any applicable allowances, such as housing, transportation, or meal allowances, in the salary calculation.
• Deductions: Account for standard deductions, such as taxes, social security contributions, health insurance premiums, and other withholdings, as required by law or company policy.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and consistency between attendance records and salary calculations.
• Final Salary Calculation & Verification:
• Combine all elements—basic salary, adjustments, allowances, and deductions—to determine the final net salary for each employee.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly payroll.

• End-of-Service Benefits: Calculate and accrue end-of-service benefits, such as gratuity, based on applicable labor laws and employment contract terms.
• Annual Leave Settlements: Calculate and accrue leave salaries based on applicable labor laws and employment contract terms.
• Leave Passage: Calculate and accrue leave passage amount based on applicable labor laws and employment contract terms.
• Loans & Advances: Record, reconcile, and make disbursements/deductions as per management approvals & instructions

As a Senior Rewards Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the Total Rewards team by conducting key activities such as job evaluation, market intelligence, salary surveys, and benchmarks to inform Human Capital (HC) decision making.

The successful candidate will analyze benefits and rewards schemes, monitor compensation and benefits (C&B) policies, and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations of countries of operation.

• Conduct job evaluation and job mapping activities using Korn Ferry methodologies.
• Ran C&B cycles using the C&B module for annual cycles (Merit increase and Bonus).
• Provides analysis and recommendations to the Center of Excellence on various Total Rewards matters.
• Support HC Business Partners in running Total Rewards processes in their Operating Companies.
• Analyzes different components of the remuneration scheme in the organization and prepares reports on internal equity.
• Runs compensation and benefits reports and analysis to ensure cost-effectiveness and market competitiveness.
• Participates in market and salary surveys with external vendors and runs benchmark analysis.
• Applies knowledge of labor laws and regulations of countries of operation to ensure compliance.

• Graduate degree in a relevant or numerate discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Total Rewards Operations.
• SAP knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and process execution.
• Experience in market benchmarks and surveys within Korn Ferry, Towers Watson, and Mercer frameworks.

• We are committed to creating great moments for our customers and communities.
• Our friendly work environment is guided by our Leadership Model.
• Over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues share positive vibes and excitement about our future.

The role entails a variety of tasks related to payroll and administration.

1. Payroll Processing:
   • Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for employees, calculating accurate figures.
   • Verify timesheets, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions to ensure accuracy.
   • Manage new hires, terminations, leaves, and salary adjustments according to company policies and procedures.
2. Compliance and Reporting:
   • Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal payroll tax laws to avoid any discrepancies or issues.
   • Prepare and submit necessary payroll tax filings in a timely manner to meet regulatory requirements.
   • Generate regular payroll reports to provide transparency into labor costs and tax liabilities.
3. Record Maintenance and Reconciliation:
   • Update employee records accurately, including direct deposit information, tax forms, and benefits deductions.
   • Reconcile payroll data with HR/finance systems to maintain integrity and ensure accuracy.
   • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive payroll information at all times.
4. Employee Support and Communication:
   • Respond to payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries promptly and efficiently.
   • Issue pay slips, tax documents (e.g., W-2), and employment verification letters as required.
5. System Management and Development:
   • Familiarize yourself with and proficiently use payroll software (e.g., Oracle) and Excel to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
   • Assist in upgrading/testing the payroll system to ensure seamless functionality and minimize disruptions.

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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