Rewards Senior Manager

Line of Service: Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector: Not ApplicableSpecialism: IFS Human Capital (HC)Management Level: Senior ManagerJob Description & SummaryFirm OverviewAt PwC we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with more than 328000 people who are committed to delivering worldclass capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 10000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.Line of Service and OverviewInternal Firm Services (IFS)IFS is a network of specialist support professionals which includes Clients & Markets, Finance, Human Capital, Marketing & Communications, Office Management, Risk & Quality and Technology to name but a few. Each function plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business.Function and OverviewHuman Capital (HC)A career in our Human Resources within Internal Firm Services will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping drive the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual and supporting our Firmwide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firmwide success in the marketplace. Our Human Resources teams support initiatives and programmes including customer support, business operations, data and analytics, technology systems, recruitment services and onboarding, workforce mobility, contingent workforce and people and programmes support.Sub-Function and OverviewRewards & CompensationOur Rewards and Compensation team plays an important role in supporting the attraction, engagement and retention of key talent for the Firm. As part of the team you’ll help develop and administer our total rewards programme by focusing on areas such as competitive benchmarking, tax and regulatory compliance and incentive design and linkage to performance management.Job SummaryThe Rewards Lead is a strategic role responsible for shaping and leading the reward strategy of an organization. Their primary focus is to attract, retain, engage and motivate employees through effective compensation and benefits programs. As a Rewards Lead you’ll collaborate with business leaders and HR teams to ensure that total reward processes align with the company’s goals and talent strategies.Roles and ResponsibilitiesDevelop Total Rewards Strategy: Create and lead the company’s comprehensive strategy for total rewards. This includes designing compelling and equitable compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain world‑class talent across various disciplines. Ensure all compensation and benefit programs, policies and procedures comply with current legislation.Compensation Programs: Provide strategic direction, planning and requirements for the design, implementation, communication and administration of the company’s compensation programs. This includes annual short and long‑term incentives as well as executive compensation.Continuous Evaluation: Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation and benefit practices and recommend changes that are cost‑effective and consistent with compensation trends and firm objectives. Monitor market trends and make recommendations for changes as needed.Salary Surveys: Manage participation in salary surveys and monitor salary survey data to ensure firm compensation objectives are achieved.Determining Market RatesEvaluate each position within the company and determine its proper market value. Use salary surveys and statistical analysis to establish market rates for different jobs.Consulting stakeholders: Provide advice on pay structures, pay decisions and the overall People Value Proposition.Leadership: Manage Reward team members.Required Skills & CompetenciesAnalytics Translation: Ability to translate data and analytics into actionable insights for rewards decisions.Benefits and Rewards: Proficiency in designing and managing benefits programs.Business Advisory / Partnering / Generalist: Collaborate with business leaders to provide strategic advice on rewards matters.Compensation Development: Expertise in developing competitive compensation structures.Coaching and Leadership: Ability to coach and lead a team of rewards professionals.Em