Masdar is seeking a Senior Reward Expert to shape the future of our global total rewards and workforce management strategies. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement innovative, market-leading reward frameworks that drive organizational performance, support business priorities, and ensure compliance with global standards.You will play a key role in enhancing employee engagement, optimizing workforce efficiency, and positioning Masdar as an employer of choice by delivering cutting-edge reward solutions and data-driven workforce insights that align with our mission and values.The role is based in Abu Dhabi, Masdar HQ.Key responsibilities (not limited to):Reward Strategy &amp; Market Competitiveness<ul><li>Develop and implement competitive, equitable, and cost-effective reward structures across all Masdar locations, ensuring talent attraction, retention, and internal equity.</li><li>Stay ahead of market trends through regular benchmarking and analysis, ensuring total rewards remain aligned with global best practices and business needs.</li><li>Lead the design, review, and execution of total reward projects, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.</li></ul>Performance Rewards &amp; Incentives<ul><li>Manage the annual performance rewards cycle, including salary reviews, promotions, and bonuses, with data-driven proposals for cost allocation and ROI.</li><li>Present recommendations for executive and organizational incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business performance and shareholder interests.</li><li>Evaluate and enhance incentive schemes regularly to ensure competitiveness, fairness, and motivational impact.</li></ul>Workforce Planning &amp; Budgeting<ul><li>Collaborate with business units to forecast workforce requirements, develop manpower budgets, and ensure alignment with financial and strategic goals.</li><li>Monitor manpower utilization, identify cost optimization opportunities, and recommend budget adjustments in response to changing business priorities.</li></ul>Compensation for Recruitment &amp; Contract Renewals<ul><li>Partner with Talent Acquisition to provide competitive compensation benchmarks for new hires and contract renewals.</li><li>Review and approve salary offers, ensuring compliance with pay structures, market benchmarks, and internal equity.</li></ul>Analytics &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Deliver comprehensive, accurate, and timely reports to leadership and shareholders, using analytics to provide insights into pay equity, reward impact, and workforce cost trends.</li></ul>

Launched by the Abu Dhabi leadership in 2006 with a mandate to advance renewable energy through education, R&amp;D, investment and commercialization, Masdar is securing the emirate&rsquo;s continued leadership in the evolving global energy market.

Senior Expert, Rewards

Masdar is seeking a Senior Reward Expert to shape the future of our global total rewards and workforce management strategies. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement innovative, market-leading reward frameworks that drive organizational performance, support business priorities, and ensure compliance with global standards.You will play a key role in enhancing employee engagement, optimizing workforce efficiency, and positioning Masdar as an employer of choice by delivering cutting-edge reward solutions and data-driven workforce insights that align with our mission and values.The role is based in Abu Dhabi, Masdar HQ.Key responsibilities (not limited to):Reward Strategy &amp; Market Competitiveness<ul><li>Develop and implement competitive, equitable, and cost-effective reward structures across all Masdar locations, ensuring talent attraction, retention, and internal equity.</li><li>Stay ahead of market trends through regular benchmarking and analysis, ensuring total rewards remain aligned with global best practices and business needs.</li><li>Lead the design, review, and execution of total reward projects, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.</li></ul>Performance Rewards &amp; Incentives<ul><li>Manage the annual performance rewards cycle, including salary reviews, promotions, and bonuses, with data-driven proposals for cost allocation and ROI.</li><li>Present recommendations for executive and organizational incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business performance and shareholder interests.</li><li>Evaluate and enhance incentive schemes regularly to ensure competitiveness, fairness, and motivational impact.</li></ul>Workforce Planning &amp; Budgeting<ul><li>Collaborate with business units to forecast workforce requirements, develop manpower budgets, and ensure alignment with financial and strategic goals.</li><li>Monitor manpower utilization, identify cost optimization opportunities, and recommend budget adjustments in response to changing business priorities.</li></ul>Compensation for Recruitment &amp; Contract Renewals<ul><li>Partner with Talent Acquisition to provide competitive compensation benchmarks for new hires and contract renewals.</li><li>Review and approve salary offers, ensuring compliance with pay structures, market benchmarks, and internal equity.</li></ul>Analytics &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Deliver comprehensive, accurate, and timely reports to leadership and shareholders, using analytics to provide insights into pay equity, reward impact, and workforce cost trends.</li></ul>&nbsp;

Senior Expert, Rewards

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