Compensation & Benefits Manager

Company Description: Ghobash Group capitalizes on opportunities within promising industry sectors by either acquiring existing companies or establishing new businesses. Aligned with the needs of a growing portfolio, the Group established Aban Investment to administer a host of centralized business functions (finance, legal, HR, marketing, etc.) all aimed at delivering greater cost efficiencies, value and best practices to each of its business units. Job Description: The Compensation & Benefits Manager plays a key role in shaping, managing, and executing total rewards strategies across the Ghobash Group. The role leads compensation benchmarking, job evaluation, grading structures, and the design of short‑ and long‑term incentive programs across multiple business verticals. It functions as a Center of Excellence ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance with labor regulations. Key Responsibilities: Strategic C&B Management: Develop and implement a holistic Total Rewards strategy aligned with Group vision. Lead annual salary and benefits benchmarking using Korn Ferry Pay or similar tools. Manage job evaluation methodology, grading matrices, and salary structures. Incentive Design & Performance Rewards: Design and govern STIP, LTIP, commissions, performance bonuses, and retention programs. Develop governance frameworks and policies for compensation programs. Compliance & Advisory: Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law, GCC regulations, and local rules in India, Indonesia, and East Africa. Provide expert advice to HRBPs and leadership on compensation trends and merit cycles. Prepare submissions for Executive Management/Remuneration Committee. Financial Planning & Analytics: Lead compensation planning in the annual budget cycle. Provide salary/bonus forecasts and compensation cost analyses. Generate insights on pay trends, gender pay equity, and attrition costs using HR data.