Job Description
The Reward and People Analytics Expert plays a key role in developing and managing reward strategies and people analytics frameworks that enhance organizational performance and employee engagement. This position combines expertise in compensation and benefits with data-driven insights to support informed decision-making across the business.
The ideal candidate will bring consulting experience, a solid understanding of regional market dynamics, and the ability to translate analytics into meaningful and actionable workforce and reward strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Reward Strategy & Design
* Develop and manage competitive reward frameworks that align with organizational goals, market benchmarks, and regional regulations.
* Design and implement compensation structures, grading systems, and incentive plans to help attract and retain top talent.
* Lead the annual compensation review, salary benchmarking, and bonus cycle processes.
* Partner with business leaders to ensure both internal equity and external competitiveness across multiple geographies.
* Oversee the benefits strategy — including health, retirement, and recognition programs — ensuring these align with the employee value proposition and comply with local requirements.
People Analytics & Insights
* Build and strengthen the organization’s people analytics capability to enable data-driven HR and business decisions.
* Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports covering key workforce metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, DEI, performance, productivity).
* Analyze workforce trends and model future scenarios to inform decisions on talent, rewards, and workforce planning.
* Provide insights on the effectiveness of HR programs, policies, and reward initiatives through statistical and predictive analysis.
* Partner with Finance, Strategy, and HRBPs to connect people data to business outcomes and drive strategic decisions.
Stakeholder Management
* Act as a trusted advisor to business and HR leaders on reward and workforce insights.
* Lead or contribute to HR transformation initiatives such as job architecture, pay transparency, or analytics capability development.
* Translate complex data and compensation concepts into clear, practical recommendations for senior stakeholders.
* Manage relationships with external partners, including survey providers, reward consultants, and other vendors.
Governance & Compliance
* Ensure all reward and analytics practices comply with relevant labor laws, data privacy standards, and internal policies.
* Support audits and risk reviews related to compensation and people data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Economics, Statistics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
* 5– 8 years of experience in Reward, HR Analytics, or related areas, ideally with consulting exposure (Big Four or similar).
* Proven experience designing and implementing compensation frameworks and analytics solutions across multi-country Middle Eastern contexts.
* Strong knowledge of market trends, reward regulations, and labor laws within the GCC.
* Proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors or Workday.
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with statistical modeling is an advantage.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly when working with senior executives.
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with effective operational delivery.
Competencies
* Strategic and analytical mindset
* Commercial and financial acumen
* High level of data literacy and storytelling ability
* Clear and consultative communication and presentation skills
* Integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
* Agility and adaptability in a fast-evolving environment