Reward & People Analytics Expert

The Reward and People Analytics Expert plays a key role in developing and managing reward strategies and people analytics frameworks that enhance organizational performance and employee engagement. This position combines expertise in compensation and benefits with data-driven insights to support informed decision-making across the business. 

The ideal candidate will bring consulting experience a solid understanding of regional market dynamics and the ability to translate analytics into meaningful and actionable workforce and reward strategies. 

Key Responsibilities 

Reward Strategy & Design 

• Develop and manage competitive reward frameworks that align with organizational goals market benchmarks and regional regulations. 

• Design and implement compensation structures grading systems and incentive plans to help attract and retain top talent. 

• Lead the annual compensation review salary benchmarking and bonus cycle processes. 

• Partner with business leaders to ensure both internal equity and external competitiveness across multiple geographies. 

• Oversee the benefits strategy including health retirement and recognition programs ensuring these align with the employee value proposition and comply with local requirements. 

People Analytics & Insights 

• Build and strengthen the organizations people analytics capability to enable data-driven HR and business decisions. 

• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports covering key workforce metrics (e.g. headcount turnover DEI performance productivity). 

• Analyze workforce trends and model future scenarios to inform decisions on talent rewards and workforce planning. 

• Provide insights on the effectiveness of HR programs policies and reward initiatives through statistical and predictive analysis. 

• Partner with Finance Strategy and HRBPs to connect people data to business outcomes and drive strategic decisions. 

Stakeholder Management 

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and HR leaders on reward and workforce insights. 

• Lead or contribute to HR transformation initiatives such as job architecture pay transparency or analytics capability development. 

• Translate complex data and compensation concepts into clear practical recommendations for senior stakeholders. 

• Manage relationships with external partners including survey providers reward consultants and other vendors. 

Governance & Compliance 

• Ensure all reward and analytics practices comply with relevant labor laws data privacy standards and internal policies. 

• Support audits and risk reviews related to compensation and people data ensuring accuracy and compliance. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business HR Economics Statistics or a related field; a Masters degree is preferred. 

• 5 8 years of experience in Reward HR Analytics or related areas ideally with consulting exposure (Big Four or similar). 

• Proven experience designing and implementing compensation frameworks and analytics solutions across multi-country Middle Eastern contexts. 

• Strong knowledge of market trends reward regulations and labor laws within the GCC. 

• Proficiency in Excel Power BI/Tableau and HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors or Workday. 

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with statistical modeling is an advantage. 

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills particularly when working with senior executives. 

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with effective operational delivery. 

Competencies 

• Strategic and analytical mindset 

• Commercial and financial acumen 

• High level of data literacy and storytelling ability 

• Clear and consultative communication and presentation skills 

• Integrity discretion and sound judgment 

• Agility and adaptability in a fast-evolving environment 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time