Compensation Benefits Specialist

We’re Hiring | Compensation & Benefits Specialist 📍 Location: Jordan We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support and enhance the organization's compensation structures, employee benefits, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and compensation-related policies. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience in Compensation & Benefits within the manufacturing, contracting, construction, or industrial sectors, with a strong understanding of compensation practices in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Experience in other GCC markets will also be considered. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, a solid understanding of compensation principles, and the ability to translate workforce and market data into accurate, competitive, and cost-effective compensation recommendations Key Responsibilities 1. Compensation & Salary Structure Management Support the development, review, and maintenance of salary structures, salary ranges, pay grades, and compensation frameworks. Conduct salary benchmarking and market salary surveys to assess the organization's competitiveness across relevant industries and markets. Analyze proposed salaries, increments, promotions, and adjustments to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Review compensation packages and provide recommendations aligned with approved salary structures, budgets, and company policies. Maintain accurate compensation data and ensure consistent application of salary administration policies. 2. Job Evaluation & Grading Conduct job evaluation and job grading activities to ensure appropriate position classification and internal equity. Review job descriptions, responsibilities, reporting lines, and position requirements to support accurate job sizing and grading. Assist in maintaining job families, job levels, salary grades, and career structures. Analyze new positions and organizational changes to determine appropriate compensation positioning. 3. Benefits & Allowances Administration Administer and review employee benefits, allowances, and compensation components in accordance with company policies. Evaluate salary packages, including basic salary, housing, transportation, and other applicable allowances and benefits. Support the review of medical insurance, annual leave entitlements, travel benefits, and other employee benefits. Assist in developing and updating compensation and benefits policies, procedures, and guidelines. Benchmark benefits against market practices and recommend improvements where appropriate. 4. Compensation Analytics & Budgeting Prepare compensation reports, salary analysis, and periodic dashboards to support management decisions. Analyze payroll costs, salary distributions, compensation trends, and workforce cost variances. Support annual salary review cycles, increment planning, and compensation budgeting. Prepare data-driven reports related to salary adjustments, promotions, employee movements, and benefits costs. Monitor compensation expenditure against approved budgets and highlight discrepancies. 5. Payroll Coordination & Compliance Coordinate with Payroll and HR Operations to ensure accurate implementation of approved salary changes, allowances, and employee entitlements. Validate compensation-related payroll inputs and investigate discrepancies when identified. Maintain accurate and confidential employee compensation records within HRIS/ERP systems. Support compliance with applicable labor legislation, statutory requirements, and internal compensation policies in the relevant markets. Ensure proper documentation and approval of compensation changes in accordance with established procedures. 6. HR Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support Coordinate with Talent Acquisition on salary benchmarking, offer evaluations, and compensation recommendations for new hires. Support HR Business Partners and department managers with compensation-related inquiries and position evaluations. Collaborate with Finance on workforce cost analysis, compensation budgets, and salary forecasts. Provide analytical support for organizational restructuring, manpower planning, and compensation reviews. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 5 years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, with strong hands-on exposure to salary administration, benefits management, and compensation analysis. Experience in the manufacturing, contracting, construction, or industrial sectors is strongly preferred. Knowledge of compensation practices and labor market dynamics in Jordan and Saudi Arabia is highly desirable; GCC experience is an advantage. Practical experience in salary benchmarking, job evaluation, salary structures, grading frameworks, and benefits administration. Strong understanding of compensation components, including basic salary, housing allowance, transportation allowance, incentives, and other employee benefits. Experience supporting annual salary reviews, compensation budgeting, and workforce cost analysis. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in HRIS/ERP systems. Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders. Preferred Certifications Relevant Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or Job Evaluation certifications. 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