About this role
Based at NMC Head Office, the role combines strong financial analysis with practical rewards expertise and people leadership. It oversees manpower and salary planning, approved and unbudgeted position controls, annual reward budgets, performance cycles, grading and benefits governance, and workforce reporting across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Working closely with Finance, HR Business Partners and business leaders, the incumbent will directly manage a team of 3 and coordinate with a wider network of approximately 25 colleagues across rewards, payroll, medical insurance and HR data management. The role is expected to improve controls, simplify processes and design affordable recognition and incentive solutions.
Education and Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline (mandatory).
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred; CCP/GRP or equivalent rewards qualification advantageous.
Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential: complex models, reconciliations, scenario analysis and financial forecasting; strong PowerPoint and executive storytelling skills.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including manpower budgets, cost to company, variance analysis, financial controls and return on investment assessments.
- Practical knowledge of compensation, job grading, grade based benefits, workforce planning, PCN/position controls, performance management and incentives.
- Proficiency in HRIS and workforce systems (Oracle preferred), Power BI and data visualization; demonstrated interest in automation and responsible AI.
- Working knowledge of UAE employment legislation and relevant emirate specific requirements, with ability to identify changes and seek specialist interpretation.
- Confident, assertive communicator with strong business judgment, stakeholder influence, analytical rigor and attention to detail.
- Effective people manager capable of developing a small specialist team and coordinating delivery through a broad matrix network.
Experience
- 10–15 years of relevant progressive experience across rewards, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, HR operations or people cost management, including team leadership.
- Experience in a large multisite or multi entity UAE organization; healthcare sector experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in management consulting or rewards advisory desirable; proven partnership with Finance and senior business stakeholders preferred.