12 Benefits Specialist jobs in Qatar

Overview

Compensation & Benefits Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing compensation and benefits programs for employees by analyzing data, reviewing market trends, and making recommendations for competitive and effective compensation packages.

• Follow all relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer efforts related to different job activities to junior staff and ensure know-how and expertise is passed on to qualified candidates.
• Develop and administer compensation and benefits programs, policies, and procedures to attract and retain talent, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with legal requirements.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to evaluate the organization's compensation and benefits programs, making recommendations for adjustments and enhancements to remain competitive in the market.
• Manage the annual compensation review process, including salary surveys, job evaluations, and salary structure adjustments, ensuring fair and equitable compensation practices.
• Analyze, review & finalize monthly payroll for accuracy and provide guidance on better practices.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to determine appropriate compensation packages for new hires, promotions, and transfers, considering factors such as market rates, internal equity, and individual performance.
• Administer employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, and other employee perks, ensuring effective communication, enrollment, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to managers on compensation and benefits-related matters, including job offers, salary negotiations, and total rewards packages.
• Monitor and analyze compensation and benefits trends, legislation, and industry best practices, recommending and implementing improvements or changes to programs to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
• Prepare and present compensation and benefits reports and presentations to Human Capital leadership and management, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis and market trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or equivalent.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel functions, budgeting, Forecasting and strong math proficiency.
• Must be Bilingual (Arabic and English professional).
• 9 + years of experience in human resources or a similar field.
• Expertise in compensation and benefits programs and practices.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to design and administer competitive and compliant compensation and benefits plans.
• In-depth Knowledge of Payroll Procedures and advancement.

Location: Qatar - Doha

Job family: Corporate & Commercial

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Closing date: 14-Sep-2025

We are looking for someone who can effectively support and manage remuneration and benefits (R&B) programs. Assist in researching and implementing competitive (R&B) programs and policies and oversees all design and administration. The candidate will be responsible for the administration of Remunerations department that consists of but not limited to:

• Analyze and benchmark compensation trends and practices to ensure competitive positioning to attract and retain talent.
• Manage international compensation structures based on assigned portfolio.
• Participate in the Pay review approval process, SMA, Movement Forms and other salary-related processes.
• Accommodation/Vehicle requests for the outstations posted staff.
• Review proposals for renewals or issue of Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Benefits, etc. as per the approved terms and conditions.

• Participate in the development of R&B policies and vision in order to contribute to the realization of objectives of the R&B field of organization.
• Formulate and develop key R&B processes and procedures.
• Execute internal and external benchmarks and analyze the results to define tactical proposals to support R&B decision making and recommend to management.
• Monitor consistent implementation of remuneration decisions in line with the respective country/HQ R&B policies.
• Advise management on R&B issues and international assignments.
• Drive the annual remuneration pay review process.
• Administer and verify accommodation/Vehicle requests for the outstation posted staff in accordance with the company guidelines.
• Assist in defining/reviewing Salary Packages.
• Participate in Salary Surveys.
• Problem resolution on any remuneration queries.
• Implementation of plans to address remuneration inconsistencies.
• Managing and compiling excel spreadsheets with data on pay and benefits.
• Monitoring organization's salary structure and benefits, balancing cost control with the need to attract and retain staff.
• Act as a single point of contact with regards to remuneration issues for portfolio as assigned.
• Participate to implement compensation and benefit restructuring projects and survey at company.
• Ad hoc projects.
• Record Keeping.

Essential

• Relevant college or university qualification to min. Bachelor's level or equivalent.
• Qualification in Human Resources/Remuneration & Benefits/Business or related field of study.

Preferred

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

• Specialist - minimum 5 years of job-related experience required.
• Exceptional analytical skills, proven problem-solving abilities experience essential.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation

Location: Qatar - Doha

Job family: Corporate & Commercial

Ref #:

Closing date: 14-Sep-2025

We are looking for someone who can effectively support and manage remuneration and benefits (R&B) programs. Assist in researching and implementing competitive (R&B) programs and policies and oversees all design and administration. The candidate will be responsible for the administration of Remunerations department that consists of but not limited to:

• Analyze and benchmark compensation trends and practices to ensure competitive positioning to attract and retain talent.
• Manage international compensation structures based on assigned portfolio.
• Participate in the Pay review approval process, SMA, Movement Forms and other salary-related processes.
• Accommodation/Vehicle requests for the outstations posted staff.
• Review proposals for renewals or issue of Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Benefits, etc. as per the approved terms and conditions.

• Participate in the development of R&B policies and vision in order to contribute to the realization of objectives of the R&B field of organization.
• Formulate and develop key R&B processes and procedures.
• Execute internal and external benchmarks and analyze the results to define tactical proposals to support R&B decision making and recommend to management.
• Monitor consistent implementation of remuneration decisions in line with the respective country/HQ R&B policies.
• Advise management on R&B issues and international assignments.
• Drive the annual remuneration pay review process.
• Administer and verify accommodation/Vehicle requests for the outstation posted staff in accordance with the company guidelines.
• Assist in defining/reviewing Salary Packages.
• Participate in Salary Surveys.
• Problem resolution on any remuneration queries.
• Implementation of plans to address remuneration inconsistencies.
• Managing and compiling excel spreadsheets with data on pay and benefits.
• Monitoring organization’s salary structure and benefits, balancing cost control with the need to attract and retain staff.
• Act as a single point of contact with regards to remuneration issues for portfolio as assigned.
• Participate to implement compensation and benefit restructuring projects and survey at company.
• Ad hoc projects.
• Record Keeping.

Essential

• Relevant college or university qualification to min. Bachelor’s level or equivalent.
• Qualification in Human Resources/Remuneration & Benefits/Business or related field of study.

Preferred

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

• Specialist - minimum 5 years of job-related experience required.
• Exceptional analytical skills, proven problem-solving abilities experience essential.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation

Role Summary
Talent Leaders is mandated to hire an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist. Must bea Certified Compensation & Benefits Professional , to design, implement, and manage total rewards strategies that align with organizational goals. The role requires strong expertise in compensation structures, benefits programs, market analysis, analytics, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be bilingual in English and Arabic and have a proven track record of delivering competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs in Qatar or the GCC.

Mandatory Application Requirement : Interested candidates should write a one-page summary of their experience in Compensation & Benefit and their certification details and write a clarification paragraph as to why they find themselves suitable for the role in light of the Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement total rewards strategies including compensation, benefits, recognition, and career frameworks.

• Ensure compliance with Qatar labor law and international total rewards standards and guidelines.

• Design and maintain equitable base pay structures, salary ranges, job evaluation systems, and merit programs.

• Develop and manage variable pay and incentive schemes, including bonuses and recognition programs.

• Conduct market pricing and competitive pay analysis; build and manage salary benchmarks using survey data.

• Provide compensation analytics and insights to inform HR and business decisions.

• Collaborate with finance and accounting to align compensation and benefits with organizational financial health.

• Partner with leadership and HR stakeholders to communicate and implement reward strategies effectively.

• Monitor regulatory, financial, and market changes that impact total rewards strategy.

• Prepare reports and presentations for management and provide recommendations to support business decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.Master's degree preferred.

• 12 to 15 years of experience in compensation and benefits, with at least part of this experience in Qatar or GCC.

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar credential strongly preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, incentive design, benefits administration, and market pricing.

• Advanced analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel, HRIS, and BI tools.

• Solid understanding of Qatar labor law, GCC HR practices, and international accounting/finance principles (GAAP/IFRS).

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive discussions with leadership and employees regarding pay and rewards.

Role Summary
Talent Leaders is mandated to hire an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist. Must bea Certified Compensation & Benefits Professional , to design, implement, and manage total rewards strategies that align with organizational goals. The role requires strong expertise in compensation structures, benefits programs, market analysis, analytics, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be bilingual in English and Arabic and have a proven track record of delivering competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs in Qatar or the GCC.

Mandatory Application Requirement : Interested candidates should write a one-page summary of their experience in Compensation & Benefit and their certification details and write a clarification paragraph as to why they find themselves suitable for the role in light of the Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement total rewards strategies including compensation, benefits, recognition, and career frameworks.

• Ensure compliance with Qatar labor law and international total rewards standards and guidelines.

• Design and maintain equitable base pay structures, salary ranges, job evaluation systems, and merit programs.

• Develop and manage variable pay and incentive schemes, including bonuses and recognition programs.

• Conduct market pricing and competitive pay analysis; build and manage salary benchmarks using survey data.

• Provide compensation analytics and insights to inform HR and business decisions.

• Collaborate with finance and accounting to align compensation and benefits with organizational financial health.

• Partner with leadership and HR stakeholders to communicate and implement reward strategies effectively.

• Monitor regulatory, financial, and market changes that impact total rewards strategy.

• Prepare reports and presentations for management and provide recommendations to support business decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.Master’s degree preferred.

• 12 to 15 years of experience in compensation and benefits, with at least part of this experience in Qatar or GCC.

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar credential strongly preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, incentive design, benefits administration, and market pricing.

• Advanced analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel, HRIS, and BI tools.

• Solid understanding of Qatar labor law, GCC HR practices, and international accounting/finance principles (GAAP/IFRS).

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive discussions with leadership and employees regarding pay and rewards.

Own the job evaluation and compensation architecture end-to-end. You'll maintain a rigorous, market-aligned grading and salary structure, ensure internal equity, and power data-driven reward decisions through clean job descriptions, governance, and reporting.

• Job Evaluation & Job Architecture
  • Lead and administer Job Evaluation using Hay/Korn Ferry (or similar) to size roles and assign grades.
  • Maintain the job catalogue , job family matrix , and career levels (titles, bands, control points).
  • Review and approve JD changes; run calibration sessions with HRBPs and leaders.
  • Safeguard internal equity and consistent leveling across functions.
• Compensation Design & Market Pricing
  • Build and refresh salary structures (min/mid/max, range spreads, control points) by grade and country.
  • Conduct market benchmarking using reputable surveys; recommend salary movements and adjustments.
  • Run compa-ratio , range penetration , and pay equity analyses; propose targeted actions.
• Rewards Cycles & Governance
  • Design and execute merit/increment cycles , promotions , and STI/LTI frameworks.
  • Draft, update, and enforce C&B policies ; manage exception/approval workflows with Finance & HR.
  • Prepare costing and scenario modeling for changes (budget impact, sensitivity).
• Workforce Planning & Budgeting
  • Partner with FP&A/Finance on manpower budgets , headcount scenarios, and org design updates.
  • Track vacancies, backfills, and structure changes; keep org charts current.
• HRIS, Payroll & Data Quality
  • Configure/maintain SAP SuccessFactors/Workday/Oracle reward modules and pay components.
  • Ensure data integrity and seamless handoff to Payroll (allowances, differentials, retro pay).
• Reporting & Analytics
  • Deliver monthly Total Rewards dashboards (headcount, pay mix, compa-ratio, gender pay, cost run-rate).
  • Create ad-hoc reports for leadership and audit-ready documentation.
• Stakeholder Enablement
  • Train HRBPs and line managers on JE methodology , JD writing , and pay decisions .
  • Support change communications for structure or policy updates.

• Bachelor's in HR/Business/Finance; Master's is a plus.
• 6-10+ years in Compensation/Total Rewards with deep hands-on Job Evaluation .
• Proven use of Hay/Korn Ferry (Mercer/Price/Points also valued). JE certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS), Power BI/Tableau nice-to-have.
• Experience with SuccessFactors/Workday/Oracle HRIS.
• Strong analytical storytelling; excellent written JD skills.
• Knowledge of GCC/Qatar labor law and regional market practices.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

• 100% roles with current JD + grade ; JE SLAs met.
• Salary structure market variance within target (e.g., 5% of median).
• On-time, error-free completion of merit/promotions.
• Year-over-year improvement in pay equity and internal equity indicators.
• Positive manager/HRBP feedback (post-cycle NPS).

• GRP / WorldatWork , CIPD Level 5/7 , Hay/KF Job Evaluation .