Specialist - Compensation & Benefits

This is a remote position.Job SummaryYou will manage and implement compensation and benefits for employees working predominantly from a remote work structure. You will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll implementation across geographical areas. Be instrumental in automation of the HR Ops., and in streamlining HRIS. You will be responsible for designing a value-creating Benefits program for the remote workforce and for building best practices in C&B.Reporting StructureThis job reports to the Team Lead – HR Operations & AdministrationJob ObjectivesManage all C&B Operations with accuracy and within SLA’sBe able to create, manage, analyze, and report the entire Human Capital costs and Benefits Structure of the organizationJob ResponsibilitiesCompensation & Payroll ManagementEnd to end responsibility of payroll processing and payout to employees within SLA and with accuracyManage the employee separation process, payout of Full & Final Settlement within set SLASupervise the leave & attendance records and reports for accuracy, manage escalation casesPrepare and issue accurate job offers/agreements and ensure end-to-end closure of the offerHandle salary negotiations with candidates during offer stage and suggest requisite recommendationsMeet all statutory compliance for compensation practices at iHorizons and follow the legal rules & labor laws of the countries where iHorizons operateBenefits ManagementPropose and implement cost-efficient employee benefits plans that best suit the iHorizons’ workforceHandle all elements of benefits administration including vendor management, employee queries and escalationsRecommend and administer employee perks etcHRISSupport in the planning and implementation of HR Information Systems (HRIS) and own migration of payroll and related modules to the new HRISMaintain and administer the current HRIS system accuratelyProcess leaves, attendance, and working hours and geographic holidays on the HRISAnalytics & DashboardsPrepare and provide all Human capital cost reports to Finance as per SLA’sPrepare and provide budget apportionments to Business UnitsPrepare and provide actual & variance reportsPeriodical analysis of reports on salary payout trends and patternsPrepare and provide Expense reportsMaintain extensive control over Master Data to provide adhoc reportsC&B Practice ImprovementsDevelop and implement best practices in C&B including creation of job grades, job evaluation and salary bandsPeriodically conduct salary surveys and propose C&B changesJob RequirementsEducational QualificationBachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR/Business Administration studies is highly preferredPrevious Work ExperienceMin 5 years of experience in a C&B focused roleA minimum of overall 7–8 years’ experience in HR roles (closely working with C&B)Candidates with experience in the IT industry or related industries with knowledge workers is preferredCandidates with experience in managing multi-country C&B operations is preferredAdvanced knowledge of any HRIS systems. Candidates with experience in Microsoft HR module are highly desirableSkills And AbilitiesExpert level in MS Excel and mid-level expertise in other MS Office modulesAbility to be a team player, who can step into a fast-paced and timebound deliverablesAbility to work with numbers and still be compassionate while addressing questions, issues, and escalationsAbility to wear multiple hats and manage in the absence of key team membersKnowledge and implementation of variable pay optionsKnowledge of legal rules and labor laws of the country of hire, with the ability to quickly learn the rules & laws of the other countries where iHorizons has its operationsExtensive knowledge of HRISAnalytical skillsVery high attention to detailAbout IHorizonsiHorizons is a regional technology consulting firm committed to delivering end-to-end digital transformation solutions to enterprise clients. Headquartered in Qatar, we are a 30-year-old company driven by talent, innovation, and excellence, with a team of 250+ technology experts.Our core expertise includes enterprise solutions, software development, cloud infrastructure, AI and machine learning, system integration, and digital consulting.We measure our success by the meaningful improvements we deliver to our clients, our people, and our communities.Powered by JazzHRc2VI9bZQRS