Group Compensation and Benefits Specialist

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Compensation & Benefits professional to take ownership of job grading, salary structures, market benchmarking, and compensation governance across a diverse regional workforce. This role will act as the subject matter expert for job evaluation and reward frameworks, providing data-driven recommendations to business and HR leaders while ensuring consistency, equity, and market competitiveness.

The organisation operates in the Industrial sector in Dubai. Michael Page is a leading global talent solutions provider with over 50 years of experience connecting businesses with the right talent. Join us to make a real impact.

Company Overview

Michael Page is a global talent solutions provider with over 100 offices across 34 countries. We help organisations find and develop the talent that matters most, connecting businesses with people who make a real impact. Our expertise spans permanent, temporary, executive search, consulting, and outsourcing across various sectors including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Legal.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 8 Years+
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the organisation's job architecture, including job families, job grades, levels, and role catalogue.
• Evaluate new and revised positions using a recognised grading methodology.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and reward frameworks across multiple territories.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analyse salary survey data to support compensation decisions.
• Provide cost modelling and recommendations for offers, promotions, retention cases, and salary reviews.
• Monitor internal equity, pay compression, grading anomalies, and governance compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within Compensation & Benefits, Reward, Job Evaluation, or related specialist HR functions.
• Strong experience managing job grading frameworks and salary structures.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including compensation modelling and workforce data analysis.
• Experience using salary surveys and external market data to support reward decisions.
• Exposure to organisational design or workforce planning initiatives would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Apply to discuss the role and the selection process.