Manager – Rewards & Policies

About the role

Join Edge Group as a Manager – Rewards & Policies to lead a data‑driven total rewards strategy across local and international markets. You will align compensation and benefits with business objectives, drive performance, and support the organization’s growth in the defense and technology sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead pay benchmarking, market analysis and job‑evaluation frameworks.
• Design and manage salary structures, incentive plans and benefits programmes.
• Drive annual merit cycles, promotions and performance‑linked rewards.
• Ensure compliance with UAE and international labour regulations.
• Manage compensation harmonisation during M&A and organisational changes.
• Deliver workforce analytics, dashboards and reward insights.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on strategic compensation initiatives.

Required profile

• 12–15 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, preferably across European markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CCP or GRP is a plus.
• Background in defence, technology, manufacturing or related sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and international labour laws.

Required skills

• Job Evaluation
• Korn Ferry methodology
• Compensation Benefits
• Benchmarking
• Mercer tools
• Advanced Excel
• HR systems (SAP, Oracle)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading innovative organisation in the region.
• Exposure to large‑scale, high‑impact projects.
• Collaborative, future‑focused work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Strong career growth and development opportunities.