Total Rewards Manager - GCC

About the role

The Total Rewards Manager will lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, incentive and performance management programs across the GCC region. Reporting to senior HR leadership, the role partners with business leaders to ensure reward strategies attract, motivate and retain talent while aligning with business priorities and market competitiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the organization’s Total Rewards and Performance Management agenda, providing expert advice to senior leadership.
• Lead annual salary review, bonus and performance management cycles, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay ranges and compensation frameworks based on market benchmarking.
• Design, administer and evaluate Short‑Term Incentive (STI) programs for sales, operations and other business units.
• Implement and maintain regional job architecture, leveling and grading frameworks.
• Develop and manage regional benefits strategy across multiple MENA markets.
• Drive digitalisation of reward processes using SAP SuccessFactors and other HR technologies.
• Support senior leadership compensation reviews and critical talent reward initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 7‑10 years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits and Performance Management in a regional or multinational environment.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, especially Performance & Goals Management and Compensation modules, is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Salary Structures
• Compensation
• Total Rewards
• Benefits
• Incentive design
• Financial Modelling
• Performance Management
• Compensation Benchmarking
• SAP SuccessFactors