HR Specialist

Date: 23 Nov 2025

Location:

KW

Company:

Alghanim Industries

Job Summary

The HR Specialist, Rewards & Performance Management, supports the development and implementation of fixed compensation frameworks, job evaluation processes, and workforce planning initiatives. This role ensures alignment between organizational needs and employee growth opportunities, contributing to a fair and competitive compensation structure.

Job Responsibilities

1. Fixed Compensation:

• Support the design, implementation, and administration of fixed compensation structures, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assist in the annual pay review process by preparing data, conducting preliminary analysis, and ensuring accurate implementation of salary adjustments.

2. Job Evaluation & Grading:

• Conduct job evaluations and grading to ensure alignment with pay structures and role responsibilities.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and competency frameworks to reflect current organizational needs.

3. Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking:

• Contribute to benchmarking activities by gathering and analyzing relevant market data.
• Collaborate with external consultants to ensure competitive compensation practices.

4. Organization Position Management:

• Maintain organizational structure and position hierarchy within HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with company policies.
• Support position control and workforce alignment processes.

5. Strategic Workforce Planning:

• Assist in workforce planning processes, including data analysis, to forecast future talent needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic workforce decisions.

6. Employee Communication & Support:

• Act as a point of contact for rewards-related queries, providing accurate and timely information to employees and HR Business Partners.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to enhance employee understanding of compensation programs.

7. Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of compensation data in HR systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Generate detailed reports and analytics to evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

8. Policy Implementation & Governance:

• Support the roll-out and communication of policies related to rewards and compensation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all compensation-related activities.

9. Team Collaboration & Development:

• Collaborate with HR leaders across functions to integrate compensation strategies with broader talent management and organizational development plans.
• Provide operational support to the HR Manager on compensation and workforce planning projects.

Candidate Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in HR, with a focus on compensation and benefits.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of fixed compensation frameworks and job evaluation processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, with expertise in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulatory requirements related to compensation.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across hierarchical levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Other Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.