C&B and Payroll Manager

As a compensation, benefits + payroll specialist/manager you are responsible for payroll management

across all countries of the region. You supervise the external payroll provider with diligence to execute

seamless monthly payroll conducting thorough compliance checks. The position operates as an

independent contributor.

As the region’s specialist in terms of compensation and benefits you support the HRBPs and HRD in all

matters regarding the creation, optimisation and follow up of the C&B strategy, in line with the Group’s

vision and guidelines. You will be in charge of all regular and ad hoc C&B related activities and as such

your contribution will be essential to maintaining Hermès Middle East position as an attractive employer in

the region. You will ensure rigorous monitoring of HR data.

• Manage the Payroll in the preparation, checking & processing of payroll for all employees of the

region in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.

• Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliations, provisioning of payroll costs etc

• Oversee the handling of queries from external agencies, eg in tax & social security authorities or

auditors

• Prepare & consolidate annual salary review files in line with the group’s budgetary guidelines and

deadlines

• Ensure all employees receive a monthly pay slip that clearly communicates all elements of their

monthly payroll.

• Support Retail Excellence on the definition of competitive commission schemes to drive the

business and execute the calculation and payroll entry of commission outcomes on a monthly

basis.

• Work on the basis of continuous improvement to improve the payroll processes on a periodic

basis and ensure compliance with any regional labour law changes.

• Monitor headcount, update social data and ensure high-quality reporting in line with the Group’s

guidelines.

• Coordinate campaigns for budget approvals for HC in line with business performance and in

collaboration with finance.

• Prepare in audits with HR and Finance as required.

• Ensure that jobs within the scope are correctly linked to the job catalogue in HRIS and audit this

data frequently.

• Identify areas for improvement in the job catalogue and propose enhancements to the Group

C&B team.

• Collaborate with HRD and HRBP to prepare, maintain and follow up a detailed budget of the

region’s HR costs ensuring the region’s defined C&B strategy is comprehensive and reflected in

the budget clearly.

• Partner with finance for regular budget tracking.

• Partner with HR Admin Manager for the annual CSRD reporting to include all relevant HR data on

an annual basis.

• Actively participate in the C&B community of Europe & Middle East and the Hermès Group.

• Represent the HME region in projects led by the Group and ensure their successful local roll-out.

• Collaborate with HRD/HR Admin Manager/HRBPs the selection of supplier and roll out of the

payroll and leave management automation project throughout 2026 and 2027.

• Collaborate on future projects.

• Timely delivery of payroll and all C&B activity in line with regional and group deadlines.

• Demonstrates an analytical approach to data and a firm understanding of C&B principals and

regional practices.

• Able to set priorities in a multi-tasking environment

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Business acumen and commercial awareness

• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

• Emotional intelligence and confidentiality

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources, or related field is beneficial.

• Proven experience in managing payroll in the Middle East region.

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office including excellent Excel skills.

• Experience of managing external benchmarking exercises, job classification and managing C&B

projects.

• Strong knowledge of local employment laws, regulations, and best practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the highest level of

confidentiality.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills