Compensation & Benefits Supervisor

Job description / Role

Our client, one of the leading Oil & Gas Businesses here in Dubai, is looking for an experienced HR professional to join their team in the capacity of Compensation & Benefits Supervisor.

This role will require the successful candidate to hold the following responsibilities:
- Provide support to the business in the field of compensation, benefits and payroll administration and assist the Head of Comp & Bens in various projects to deliver the team objectives
- Accurately and in a timely manner, process the monthly payroll including reimbursements and deductions
- Supervise the payroll function on a day to day basis including basic salary, leave in lieu, overtime management and applicable deductions, including employee loans
- Assist with the effective payment of employee benefits and allowances
- Liaise with the finance department for monthly payroll transfers and provide payroll reports for accounting and auditing purposes
- Ensure the HRMS system is updated with the time recording and employee data crucial for monthly payroll
- Responsible for generating all Compensation and Benefits reports for the HR department and to department managers
- Assist with the annual merit review and bonus process
- Liaise with the IT Department for system enhancements to HRMS
- Supervise employees' compliance to leave policies
- Respond to employee queries regarding Compensation and Benefit elements in a professional and timely manner
- Assist with various Compensation and Benefits projects and improvement initiatives. Draft and collate all project documentation such as project plans, task lists, presentations etc.
- Assist with the company's medical and life insurance benefits. Liaise with brokers and medical insurers as and when required with a mandate in obtaining the best possible coverage at an acceptable cost.

Requirements

- Degree in Human Resources and or relevant compensation and benefits qualifications essential
- Master's Degree in Human Resources strongly preferred
- CIPD qualification preferred
- 10+ years’ experience managing payroll through Oracle or another ERP system
- Management or supervisory experience
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment
- Detailed understanding of UAE Labour Law
- Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
- Accuracy with large volumes of figures and data
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Cost awareness
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Strong internal drive & motivation
- Advanced MS Excel; spreadsheets, complex formulas, pivot tables etc.
- Upstream oil&gas experience is strongly preferred
- Previous experience in a similar capacity

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.