Senior Manager - Rewards

Dubai Holding Entertainment is seeking a Senior Manager - Total Rewards to join their team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is crucial in developing and implementing a market-leading rewards strategy to attract, motivate, and retain talent.

Dubai Holding Entertainment is the entertainment, media, and attractions arm of Dubai Holding, operating one of the region’s most iconic and diversified portfolios. We deliver world-class experiences to millions of guests every year across theme parks, attractions, live events, cinemas, and media platforms.

Apply now to shape the future of leisure and media through innovation and people-first experiences.

Company Overview

Dubai Holding Entertainment is the entertainment, media, and attractions arm of Dubai Holding, operating one of the region’s most iconic and diversified portfolios. We deliver world-class experiences to millions of guests every year across theme parks, attractions, live events, cinemas, and media platforms. Our mission is to shape the future of leisure and media through innovation, sustainability, and people-first experiences.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience: More than 10 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of compensation frameworks.
• Drive annual compensation review cycles, including salary benchmarking and pay reviews.
• Oversee the organisation’s benefits portfolio, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with employee needs.
• Develop and manage incentive schemes, bonus plans, and recognition programmes.
• Conduct market benchmarking, salary surveys, and reward analytics to provide strategic recommendations.
• Monitor emerging trends and best practices in compensation and benefits.
• Develop and maintain reward policies, frameworks, and governance standards.
• Partner closely with Human Capital, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business leaders.
• Manage reward budgets, forecasting activities, and financial modelling.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Strategic and commercially minded Total Rewards professional.
• Proven experience designing and implementing compensation structures, job evaluation frameworks, and salary benchmarking methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of compensation governance, reward strategy, and benefits administration.
• Solid understanding of UAE employment legislation and reward-related compliance requirements.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling capabilities, with excellent proficiency in Excel, HR systems, and reward analytics tools.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing external consultants, benefits providers, insurers, and other strategic partners.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing talent.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Exciting career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and creative work environment.
• Empowerment of the workforce to shape unforgettable entertainment experiences.
• Commitment to attracting bright minds and nurturing innovative individuals.
• Equal opportunity and a discrimination-free environment.