Total Rewards Analyst - HR Analytics

Job SnapshotRole: Total Rewards Analyst - HR Analytics Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Human Resources Function: Benefits/Compensation Planning Experience: 5 years Job Type: Full-timeJob DetailsCountry: United Arab EmiratesCity: DubaiIndustry: Human ResourcesFunction: Benefits/Compensation PlanningSalary: 18000-28000Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.Gender: AnyCandidate Nationality: AnyJob Type: Full-timeRole ContextThe Total Rewards Analyst will support the design, evaluation, and administration of compensation and rewards practices across Al-Futtaim. The role converts complex workforce, salary, market, and organizational data into practical recommendations for pay reviews, promotions, workforce planning, and policy development. By improving digital tools, reporting infrastructure, and automated workflows, the analyst will help strengthen consistency, compliance, efficiency, and transparency across the Total Rewards function.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild advanced analytics solutions for compensation planning, pay equity reviews, salary positioning, and attrition-related cost forecasting.Develop interactive dashboards and self-service reports that give stakeholders timely access to Total Rewards predictive modelling and AI-assisted analysis to identify workforce cost trends, compensation gaps, and emerging risks.Create and maintain automated templates, digital tools, and workflow solutions that reduce manual processing.Use robotic process automation and AI-supported systems to improve recurring Total Rewards activities.Strengthen HR data infrastructure by improving data collection, integration, validation, and governance practices.Support the design and enhancement of salary, benefits, incentive, and recognition programs.Conduct market benchmarking and interpret external compensation data to support competitive pay decisions.Manage annual salary survey participation through approved digital platforms and data-submission processes.Produce clear recommendations for salary adjustments, promotions, allowances, and other operational rewards cases.Review Total Rewards policies and monitor alignment with statutory, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.Maintain compliance tracking across countries where Al-Futtaim organizational design work, including structural reviews, role analysis, and job evaluation using the HAY methodology.Partner with HRIS and Employee Services teams to identify system improvements and automation opportunities.Coordinate Total Rewards requirements with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or comparable HCM with rewards integration during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring.Support compensation data migration, validation, and reconciliation during system or business integration projects.Prepare analysis and presentations for senior stakeholders using information from multiple internal and external sources.Identify process weaknesses and lead practical digital transformation initiatives within the Total Rewards function.Maintain accurate documentation covering methodologies, models, assumptions, policy decisions, and reporting controls.Ideal ProfileThe successful candidate will hold a bachelor 's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. Applicants should have at least five years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, compensation, benefits, HR analytics, or a closely related Human Resources function. Practical involvement in salary benchmarking, pay review cycles, job evaluation, compensation modelling, and policy analysis is expected. Advanced Microsoft Excel capability is essential, including complex formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, charts, macros, VBA, and financial or workforce data modelling. Experience with Power BI or Tableau is required, while working knowledge of SQL and data-query techniques will be valuable. Familiarity with HRIS or HCM platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors or Workday is important. Professional credentials such as Certified Compensation Professional or Global Remuneration Professional would strengthen the application. The role requires strong analytical judgment, careful problem-solving, and the ability to combine information from several systems into clear recommendations. The preferred candidate will also be comfortable working with stakeholders across HR, finance, technology, and business leadership.Skills SetTotal Rewards analysisCompensation planningBenefits analysisPay equity assessmentSalary benchmarkingWorkforce cost forecastingAttrition cost modellingRewards policy reviewJob evaluationHAY methodologyOrganizational designSalary survey managementMarket data analysisPromotion analysisSalary increase recommendationsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelExcel macrosVBAPower BITableauSQLData visualizationPredictive analyticsAI-assisted modellingRobotic process automationHR data governanceHRISSAP SuccessFactorsWorkdayDashboard developmentWorkflow automationData migrationMerger and acquisition integrationRegulatory complianceStakeholder reportingWhy Join UsThis opportunity offers meaningful exposure to complex Total Rewards work across a large, diversified regional organization. The analyst will contribute to compensation decisions affecting multiple businesses, employee groups, and countries while working with modern analytics, automation, and HR technology. Demand for professionals who combine rewards knowledge with digital and data capabilities continues to grow within Human Resources. The role provides a strong platform for developing deeper expertise in compensation strategy, workforce analytics, HR systems, and regional rewards governance while supporting high-impact business decisions.About the CompanyAl-Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional business headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its operations cover automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare across more than 20 countries. Supported by a large multinational workforce and partnerships with leading global brands, Al-Futtaim continues to invest in digital capability, organizational growth, and employee-focused business practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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