Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow\'s possible.Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi\xe2\x80\x99s airport.JOB OBJECTIVE:With a total headcount exceeding 1600 employees and different business units, Thales in Middle-East, Africa, Saudi Arabia & Central Asia regions represents a complex organization encompassing Industrialization, Sales, Strategic accounts, services, and support activity.Constant and demanding evolution of the market trends in the field of Compensation & Benefits practices requires developing adequate company reaction, to maintain a balanced and coherent remuneration policy, preventing the risk of any underestimation and wage inequalities.A compensation and benefits Manager is responsible for ensuring fair and accurate compensation, including regular salaries, bonuses, long and mid-term incentives, pensions, and any additional types of employee benefits by using analytical models and building remuneration & benefits schemes, which secures employees\xe2\x80\x99 motivation in line with the market trends and budgetary restrictions.
As a Compensation and Benefits Specialist / Expert, he/she will be working at the heart of HR projects and challenges with a high degree of visibility, interacting with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compensation & Benefits:

• Lead Compensation & Benefits annual processes for ME, Africa, KSA & CA regions:
• Salary & Performance Review: propose consistent salary review budgets for the region to the Group/DGDI and then support/monitor countries during the yearly salary review making sure budgets and group guidelines are respected.
• LTI/MTI/STI annual campaigns: coordinate and then consolidate countries\xe2\x80\x99 proposals for ME, Africa, KSA & CA regions
• Lead Compensation and Benefits topics within the region.
• Responsible to fulfill external salary survey (WTW) and then update our internal salary ranges
• Responsible for Job evaluation for all positions till senior management across the region
• Support HRBPs / Countries:
• Support HRBP at the time of salary package proposal to employees/candidates
• Provide guidance regarding external market trend to ensure Thales packages remain competitive in a very dynamic market
• Provide expertise and support Regional Stakeholders, Country HRBP\xe2\x80\x99s, country Management on all C&B related topics (current market trends, salary benchmarks and proposals)
• Take care to maintain a coherent remuneration and benefits policies, preventing the risk of any underestimation and wage inequalities, in alignment with local labour law regulations for different countries.

Benefits:

• Lead all employee benefits management including cost monitoring, RFQ at the time of contract renewal in collaboration with brokers/vendors, implementation and finally communication

HRIS

• Manage & coordinate HRIS (Workday) within the region with the support of a regional HRIS

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 - 15 years of experience in a position related to the analysis of remuneration and work with large amounts of data.
• Experience in HR department; Compensation & Benefits
• Ability to work in an international organization in a matrix structure.
• Ability to build relations and cooperate with all level employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage Global projects.
• Ability to create and analyze reports, indicators.
• Very good communication & organization skills

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in HR Management or Business Administration
• Strong knowledge of labour laws & Tax implications for ME, Africa, KSA & CA regions.
• Excellent in MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Fluent in English and Spanish (French is a plus).
• Excellent in presenting and interpreting data.
• Knowledge of French labour laws is an added advantage.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Communication, problem solving, teamwork,
• Adaptability, interpretative skills, presentation skills, facilitation skills.
• Ability to solve problems at strategic & operational level.
• Ability to inspire confidence within the Leadership Team.

HSE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always ensure both your own safety and the safety of others.
• Maintain an active role in achieving the objectives and adhering to the HSE Thales Policy
• Comply with local HSE laws and legislation.
• To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended.
• Lead by example and actively encourage departments to look at ways to conserve water & energy, minimise the generation of waste, and encourage recycling.
• Everyone within Thales has the right to stop work if they believe that their activities may affect their health and safety or that of others. In this circumstance, such conditions must be reported immediately to their line manager and the HSE department.

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