Rewards Manager

Position Overview

Keolis.MHI, located in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Rewards Manager on a permanent contract to design, administer, and enhance compensation, benefits, payroll governance, and job evaluation systems. The role aims to support the company's strategic goals while maintaining market competitiveness and internal balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and implement reward programs including compensation and benefits aligned with business and talent strategies.
• Analyze market data, salary benchmarks, and workforce analytics to keep reward schemes competitive and equitable.
• Oversee budgets related to compensation and benefits, ensuring cost-efficiency and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Perform financial assessments for salary revisions, incentive plans, and benefit adjustments to assist in data-informed decisions.
• Partner with leadership, HR, and finance teams to address business needs through tailored compensation and benefits solutions.
• Act as an advisor to management with expert knowledge on compensation and benefits matters.
• Ensure salary payments are accurate and timely according to contractual obligations; audit payroll processes for compliance and accuracy.
• Manage benefits programs administration including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness benefits, recommending improvements based on cost, employee feedback, and market trends.
• Prepare employment offers, contracts, promotions, and compensation packages by balancing market rates, internal fairness, budget, and business needs.
• Ensure all compensation and benefits activities adhere to UAE Labor Law, Pension Law, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce compensation and benefits policies and guidelines while keeping up to date with relevant laws.
• Oversee employee data management on HRIS and Group Talent systems covering job changes, salary updates, new hires, and terminations.
• Support performance management through timely HRIS salary updates and generation of communications.
• Create ad hoc reports and analyses as necessary to support business goals.
• Lead and mentor the Rewards Officer, promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and service excellence.
• Manage compensation and benefits for all company employees, with occasional travel as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years' experience in compensation and benefits management.
• Expertise in salary benchmarking, incentive program design, and annual salary reviews.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, payroll governance, UAE Labor Law, and related compliance obligations.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills to identify trends and inform recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience in the public transportation sector and regional UAE market is desirable.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Highly skilled with MS Office applications.