Location: Onsite, Dubai, Cyprus or Israel

About the Hiring Company:

The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing competitive compensation and benefits frameworks across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This role ensures internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with a performance-driven culture. The position works closely with HR, Finance, and Legal to support budgeting, compliance, and total reward strategies across Cyprus, Dubai, and Prague.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain compensation structures (salary bands, incentive plans, bonuses, and allowances) aligned with business strategy and market benchmarks.
• Conduct annual salary reviews, market benchmarking, and pay equity analyses.
• Partner with Finance and CHRO on workforce planning and compensation budgeting.
• Support performance management processes by linking pay to performance outcomes.
• Manage executive compensation programs and coordinate with CHRO for C-level reporting.
• Oversee benefits design and administration across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., health insurance, annual flights, pensions, wellness programs).
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to employee benefits to support retention and engagement.
• Liaise with external vendors and brokers to ensure cost efficiency and service quality.
• Standardize benefit policies across entities while maintaining local compliance.
• Maintain accurate C&B data within the HRIS (HiBob), ensuring consistency and confidentiality.
• Generate dashboards, cost projections, and analytical reports for management.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and internal reporting for regulatory and board purposes.
• Develop and maintain compensation policies and frameworks across all locations.

The Successful Candidate:

• 4+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally within FinTech, PSP, or other high-growth international environments.
• Strong understanding of salary benchmarking, pay-for-performance, and total rewards design.
• Experience managing benefits across multiple countries (EU, Middle East).
• Proficient in Excel and HRIS systems (HiBob is a plus).
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Analytical & Data-Driven: Able to translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Strategic Thinking: Balances short-term actions with long-term reward strategy.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information with discretion.
• Cross-Cultural Awareness: Understands local market nuances and legal frameworks.
• Collaborative Partner: Works effectively with HR, Finance, and Leadership teams.

Interested?

If the position has caught your attention and you wish to apply, please upload your CV along with your contact info. If you want to know more about the position.

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