26 Benefits Specialists jobs in Qatar

Job title

Manager Benefits

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Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing date: 10-Sep-2025

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join the Qatar Airways HR - Compensation and Benefits team as Manager Benefits. This role will be responsible to oversee the design, implementation, and governance of global benefits programs, including retirement, medical, wellbeing, and other offerings, ensuring alignment with QR Group's Total Rewards strategy. Also, responsible to drive initiatives that enhance employee experience and satisfaction, ensuring transparency, competitiveness, and compliance across all geographies to support employee attraction, retention and development.

Your duties would include:

• Define and continuously refine strategic scope of global benefits programs, including retirement, medical, wellness, and other offerings, ensuring alignment with QRG's total rewards philosophy and evolving workforce needs.
• Design and implement KPIs and success metrics for all benefits programs, enabling data-driven evaluation of program effectiveness, employee experience, cost-efficiency.
• Lead comprehensive reviews and benchmarking of benefits offerings across all geographies, identifying gaps, emerging trends, and opportunities to enhance competitiveness, equity, and value.
• Shape long-term benefits roadmap by integrating internal analytics, external market intelligence, and employee feedback to inform strategic decisions and future program design.
• Collaborate with senior HR and business leaders to ensure benefits strategy supports organizational goals, talent attraction and retention, and global compliance.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of global benefits programs, enabling consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across all regions.
• Ensure transparent communication of benefits policies and program changes across the organization, providing timely updates on scope and eligibility for employees through accessible channels to support employee understanding and engagement.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Compensation and Benefits, HR Systems, Finance) to ensure seamless execution of benefits processes and accurate data flow.
• Monitor regulatory changes across jurisdictions and ensure timely updates to benefits programs and documentation to maintain legal compliance.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including contract management, service level monitoring, and issue resolution, to ensure high-quality delivery of benefits services.
• Support annual benefits cycles, including renewals, open enrollment, and audits, ensuring timelines, accuracy, and employee support are maintained.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track program utilization, cost trends, and employee feedback, enabling continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Set up frameworks for responses, queries and cases, ensuring resolution is timely, and aligned with policies and procedures.
• Contribute to Total Rewards transformation initiatives, ensuring benefits operations are aligned with broader Compensation and OD strategies.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You'll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join our HR - Compensation and Benefits team. The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience
• Relevant experience in benefits, including medical, retirement etc.
• Expertise in benefits, including knowledge of current market trends
• Data-driven mindset with experience and ability to interpret date and derive actionable recommendations
• Experience in benefits benchmarking activities, including knowledge of benefits survey tools
• Regulatory knowledge and experience, esp. with focus major compensation related laws in Qatar, European Union and the US

About Qatar Airways Group:

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before. So, whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

How to Apply

If you are interested to submit your application and feel you are a good fit for this role, please complete our application form and upload your CV for our review and consideration.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

Talent Leaders is mandated to hire an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist. Must be a 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 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

• 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.

• 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.

Important Note : Applicants who do not meet the requirement will be automatically removed from the applicant pool and no further communication will be made.

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.

Role Summary

Talent Leaders is mandated to hire an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist. Must be a 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 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

• 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.

• 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.

Important Note : Applicants who do not meet the requirement will be automatically removed from the applicant pool and no further communication will be made.

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.

Our mission is to be the preferred IT Services and Solutions provider in the Middle East and North Africa.

For our employees, this means working in a team committed to service excellence and continual innovation in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

We're looking for passionate, self-motivated, and creative team players who want to work hard and be rewarded. If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. If you have any inquiries, please contact

WHAT CAN MEEZA OFFER YOU?

• MEEZA is committed to providing thought leadership that will enable our employees to be involved in bringing global firsts to the market.
• MEEZA is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the Middle East which means an exciting and rewarding work environment for our employees.
• MEEZA is playing a key role in the transformation of Qatar into a knowledge-based society which means our employees can make a real impact.
• MEEZA is committed to developing our team; we provide opportunities to develop your skills, further your career and achieve your goals.
• MEEZA is not just about hard work; the company remains true to its entrepreneurial roots and has a young and passionate team that is just as devoted to having fun as they are to delivering service excellence.
• MEEZA offers market-leading benefits packages.

IMPORTANT STEPS TO FOLLOW:

• Kindly submit your applications only against those positions where your skills and expertise match our requirements.
• Applications that are submitted without a Job Title (Position) in the subject cannot be processed.

The primary responsibilities of the Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Functional Responsibilities:

• Follow all relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures so that work is

conducted in a controlled and consistent manner.

• Facilitate knowledge transfer efforts related to different job activities to junior staff and ensure

knowledge 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.

• Expert in budgeting and forecasting with strong financial literacy.
• 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 rewards,

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.

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or equivalent. Certifications are preferred.

Experience:

• 9+ years of experience in human resources or a similar field.

Skills and Requirements:

• Mandatory requirement Bilingual (Arabic and English professional).
• Expert in Microsoft Excel functions, budgeting, Forecasting and strong math proficiency.
• 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.
• Expert in advanced excel reporting with financial literacy.
• In-depth Knowledge of Payroll Procedures and advancement.

Job Summary:

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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.