Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job description / Role

As a Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you will:

- Plan, implement and administer the annual compensation planning cycle, including the development of applicable tools, processes, timelines and communications.
- Ensure the effective and disciplined execution of compensation plans and programs.
- Review market benchmark surveys, analyze competitive market data and develop recommendations.
- Ensure overall compensation is competitive, through market analyses, creative use of rewards programs, and a focus on delivering an employer of choice strategy through strategic and operational HR excellence.
- Identify compensation trends and continually review current practices and policies to ensure best practices are utilized.
- Provide guidance to management and representatives on all benefits offers.
- Design and implement new programs to support compensation strategy and business needs, ensuring market competitiveness.
- Develop programs to educate leaders/managers on compensation programs to reinforce the organization's culture and compensation principles.
- Enjoy working in a multicultural environment.
- Work with little supervision and be part of a virtual team.
- Manage your work to meet deadlines, often under considerable time pressures.
- Display a team player attitude, be motivated, flexible, a creative thinker, and fast learner.
- Adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple projects.
- Demonstrate a detail oriented and conscientious approach.

Leadership Capabilities:

- Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.
- Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.
- Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.
- Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.
- Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.

Requirements

Qualifications:

- 7+ years of pure HR experience, preferably in a multinational firm.
- Bachelor degree in Business or Human Resources from a reputable University.
- Strong analytical skills with proven abilities to take large volumes of data and then analyse trends and produce a result.
- Strong communication skills, including excellent written and verbal capabilities. Strong presentation skills a plus.
- Knowledge of labor laws, benefits administration and compensation.
- Project Management experience would be considered an asset.
- Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).
- Advanced level of technical proficiency and computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Management).

Deloitte in the UAE is part of Deloitte & Touche (M.E.). Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL)

About the Company

Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Integrity
• Outstanding value to markets and clients
• Commitment to each other
• Strength from cultural diversity