Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Be part of a team that believes great rewards inspire great performance. As a Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you'll help design and deliver programmes that attract, retain, and motivate exceptional talent. Ensuring reward practices are both data-driven and aligned with organisational values.

Who We are

ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region's most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.

Across the ALEC Group, our businesses operate collaboratively across the GCC, combining specialist expertise, innovation, and technical excellence to deliver complex, high-profile projects that shape the region's built environment.

ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.

Why Join Us

As a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist based at ALEC, you'll play a vital role in enabling our diverse businesses to succeed. From strategy and governance to enabling services and shared expertise, you'll help shape the operational backbone that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across the region. At ALEC, we're about more than just building iconic structures - we're about building exceptional careers. As a trusted partner to some of the region's most ambitious projects, we value innovation, operational excellence, and our people. Join us to deliver People & Culture initiatives that directly shape our business success, from sourcing candidates to enhancing candidate experiences.

About Your Team

This role forms part of a specialist Compensation & Benefits team that supports strategic people initiatives across multiple business units. Working under the Compensation & Benefits Manager, you support the delivery of high-impact work in complete suite of Compensation & benefits., while also driving the rollout of people policies and contributing to the continuous improvement of the organisation's employee value proposition (EVP). This team of two, plays a pivotal role in shaping reward strategy and enhancing the overall employee experience across the Group.

Your Role

As a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you will:

• Support the design, administration, and delivery of compensation and benefits programmes that attract, retain, and motivate employees.
• Conduct salary benchmarking, market analysis, and job evaluations to maintain competitiveness and internal equity.
• More with a focus on benefits and analytics.
• Administer reward frameworks, performance-related pay, and annual review cycles with accuracy and compliance.
• Support with benefits vendors, contracts, and renewals while ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of service.
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to support decision-making and continuous improvement in reward strategy.
• Contribute to policy rollout, reward communication, and enhancement of the organisation's employee value proposition (EVP).
• Your hours will be 8.00am 5.30
• Your working days are Monday to Friday
• Your work location is Marina Plaza

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Compensation and benefits, preferably within a large or multinational organisation.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of market benchmarking, grading frameworks, and reward structures; familiarity with GCC labour laws and regional market practices.
• Expertise: Skilled in data analysis, job evaluation, and managing compensation and benefits frameworks.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and advisory skills.
• High attention to detail with confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS or compensation management systems.
• Experience supporting policy rollout, annual reviews, and reward cycle execution.

What We Offer

• The chance to contribute to some of GCC's most iconic projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Ready to use your analytical skills to influence how rewards and benefits drive engagement, retention, and organisational success

If you're inspired by what you've read and believe you're the right fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Join ALEC and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.

Apply today and be part of something excellent!