Compensation & Benefits Specialist – Oil & Gas

Mackenzie Jones

Qatar

Ref: HP279-1826

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

My Client is key player within the Oil & Gas sector in Qatar. Due to growth, a new position has been created for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist. With millions of US dollars being invested within the economy, Qatar is becoming the place of choice for many. If you are looking to be part of the exceptional growth the region has to offer, this opportunity cannot be missed.
As a Compensation & Benefits Specialist your role will comprise of many aspects including;
• Responsible for administering all aspects of the compensation & benefits planning such as merit increases program, discretionary bonus and recognition and award program i.e. initial planning, creation of communications, budget creation and tracking and preparation of reports for senior management.
• Prepare salary analyses recommendations for career promotions or salary increases within a salary grade as required or requested.
• Participate in the yearly salary planning process.
• Conduct benchmark and job evaluation activities including analysis of external salary survey data to ensure market competitive for both new and existing roles.
• Respond to external salary surveys by gathering and accurately reporting data for timely survey completion.
• Review survey results and advise management of findings and trends.
• Review job descriptions and provide total compensation advice to management on job pricing and packaging employment offer to senior positions.
• Keep current with latest laws and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Ad-hoc duties within OD, succession planning, performance appraisal and talent management.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have the following skills for the role;
• Minimum 5 – 10 years’ experience within compensation & benefits – essential
• Experienced working in the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) – essential
• Fluent in English – essential
• Degree educated – essential

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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