Section Manager - Compensation & Benefits and Employee Relations

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Compensation & Benefits activities, including salary benchmarking, benefits administration, incentives, and annual compensation reviews
• Oversee Employee Relations, providing guidance on employee concerns, disciplinary matters, grievances, and compliance with UAE Labour Law
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Manage Organizational Development initiatives, including organizational structure reviews, workforce planning, and change management
• Conduct job evaluation and grading exercises to ensure consistency and internal equity
• Perform financial analysis related to manpower costs, compensation budgets, and HR metrics
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and presentations using advanced Microsoft Excel
• Collaborate with senior management to develop HR strategies that support business objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience
• At least 3 years in a managerial or section management role
• Expertise in Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, and Organizational Development
• Proficiency in HR Policies, Procedures, Job Evaluation, and Grading
• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, dashboards)
• Experience in Government or Semi-Government sectors is highly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• UAE National or Arab candidates preferred
• Strong knowledge of UAE employment regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills