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 HAY

Experience 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 BI

Familiarity 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

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