Group compensation and benefits specialist

Compensation and Benefits Specialist - Group Role Location: Doha, Qatar Reporting to: Group Diversity Director Visa/Sponsorship: Relocation support available for candidates outside Qatar Overview We are seeking an experienced Compensation and Benefits (C&B) Specialist to lead and manage C&B activities across the organisation. This role combines hands‑on C&B management at the head office with Group‑wide advisory responsibilities, supporting multiple business units on compensation, benefits, and performance management matters.Key Responsibilities Manage job architecture and conduct job evaluations and grading for new or revised positions using recognised methodologies (e.g., HAY)Develop, review, and update compensation and benefits policies, procedures, and employee handbooks Advise managers and employees at head office on compensation topics including job grading, job evaluation, remuneration, and HR policy application Prepare head office staff budgets, coordinate, and execute annual merit and bonus cycles Advise and support HR managers in business units on C&B projects, including policy design, salary structures, and pay frameworks Coordinate and implement Group-wide C&B initiatives in collaboration with local HR teams Analyse staff planning and organisational structures and recommend improvements Consolidate annual staff plans across entities and prepare related presentations Prepare monthly HR reports, analyse HR data, and maintain HR dashboards Monitor performance management processes (goal setting, reviews, development plans) and report Group-wide results Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal policies related to compensation, benefits, and performance management Keep up to date with market and regulatory developments in C&B and performance management and translate them into recommendations Candidate Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field At least 8 years of experience in a Compensation and Benefits role Subject matter expertise in job evaluation and job grading methodologies such as HAYExperience in developing and implementing HR policies Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills Advanced skills in Excel and data analytics tools such as Power BIFamiliarity with HRIS or compensation modules, ideally Oracle Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and drive them to completion High attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels Proficiency in English, written and spoken