Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Job DescriptionThis is a high-impact, specialist role sitting at the intersection of data, strategy, and people. As our Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you will be the engine behind Finera's total rewards framework designing and managing programs that attract, retain, and motivate exceptional talent. You'll work directly with the CHRO to build scalable, market-competitive, and equitable reward structures as we grow.The perfect candidate holds analytical skills, communicates with clarity, and is passionate about building best-in-class reward programs in a fast-paced tech environment.Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.+5 years of dedicated experience in a Compensation, Benefits, or Total Rewards role — ideally within a tech or high-growth environment.Hands‑on experience with Job Architecture design, incentive compensation (bonus/commission plans), and equity programs (ESOPs/LTIPs).Advanced Excel skills: complex formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data modelling are second nature to you.Strong analytical mindset translating raw data into clear, actionable insights.A high degree of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive employee and compensation data.Excellent communication skills: you can explain complex comp mechanics simply and confidently to employees and senior stakeholders alike.Job ResponsibilitiesTotal Rewards Strategy & Job ArchitectureDesign, maintain, and evolve Finera’s Job Architecture including job families, levels, and career ladders ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness across all functions.Lead the development and annual refresh of salary bands, grade structures, and pay ranges aligned to the UAE market.Conduct regular benchmarking using external salary surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Radford) to ensure our compensation positioning remains competitive.Incentive & Equity ProgramsAdminister and evolve the Individual Sales/Performance Bonus program, managing target setting, accruals, performance calculations, and payout processing.Support the design and administration of the Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (LTICP) and ISOP (International Share Option Plan) including grant management, vesting schedules, participant communications, and regulatory compliance.Compensation OperationsOwn the annual compensation planning cycle: merit reviews, bonus payouts, compensation statements, and salary adjustments.Maintain and analyze all compensation data in HiBob, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and a clean system of record.Prepare executive-level compensation reports, dashboards, and analytics for the CHRO and leadership team.Benefits AdministrationLead the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process, including vendor negotiations, system configuration in HiBob, and employee communications.Manage vendor and broker relationships, holding partners accountable to SLAs and service quality.Perform monthly invoice reconciliations and benefits audits, resolving discrepancies between payroll deductions and enrollment data.Compliance & GovernanceMonitor and ensure compliance with EU and UAE Labour Law, DIFC/ADGM regulations (as applicable), and global best practices in compensation equity.Maintain all compensation and benefits policies and procedures, updating documentation as regulations or programs evolve.Job BenefitsCompetitive salary benchmarked to the top quartile of the Dubai market.Medical insurance from Day 1.Real ownership and direct exposure to CHRO-level strategic work.Participation in ISOP / LTI / Performance bonus share in the success you help create.A culture that values growth, continuous learning, development budget, and career progression within a scaling tech company.#J-18808-Ljbffr