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Aban Investment

<div>Company Description 
Ghobash Group capitalizes on opportunities within promising industry sectors by either acquiring existing companies or establishing new businesses. Aligned with the needs of a growing portfolio, the Group established Aban Investment to administer a host of centralized business functions (finance, legal, HR, marketing, etc.) all aimed at delivering greater cost efficiencies, value and best practices to each of its business units. 
Job Description 
The individual will be a highly motivated and experienced Emirati national responsible for overseeing all interactions between our organization and UAE government entities. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring in-depth knowledge of UAE regulations, particularly labor law and licensing requirements. The manager will be a key resource for the organization, ensuring full compliance and proactive engagement with government stakeholders. The individual will drive a shift from transactional to proactive service delivery, including digitizing and optimizing processes. 
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Government Engagement<ul><li>
Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy aligned with company objectives.</li><li>
Proactively identify and build relationships with key government stakeholders and regulatory bodies at both federal and local levels, including all relevant ministries, departments, and free zone authorities.</li><li>
Represent the organization in all official government meetings, committees, and forums.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze new legislative and regulatory developments, providing strategic recommendations to senior management.</li><li>
Maintain a strong network of contacts within various government departments.</li></ul>
2. Labor Law &amp; Compliance<ul><li>
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on UAE Labour Law and Immigration procedures.</li><li>
Ensure full organizational compliance with all labor regulations, policies, and decrees.</li><li>
Oversee all labor and immigration-related documentation and processes, including visa applications, labor contracts, work permits, and residency permits for new and existing employees.</li><li>
Provide guidance to HR and management on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures in accordance with UAE Labour Law.</li><li>
Manage and resolve any labor disputes with government authorities.</li></ul>
3. Licensing &amp; Regulatory Affairs<ul><li>
Oversee all company licensing, renewals, amendments, and approvals from various government bodies.</li><li>
Manage the end-to-end process for obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits and certifications for business operations.</li><li>
Ensure timely submission of all required documentation to avoid penalties.</li><li>
Maintain a complete and current repository of all licenses and regulatory documents.</li></ul>
4. Systems &amp; Operations Management<ul><li>
Directly manage and utilize all relevant government online portals and systems, including but not limited to ICP, Tasheel, Amer, Dubai Now, and various Free Zone portals.</li><li>
Implement efficient internal processes for managing government relations tasks and document flow.</li><li>
Evaluate and recommend new software or tools to improve department efficiency.</li></ul>
5. Team Leadership<ul><li>
Lead, mentor, and develop the government relations team.</li><li>
Foster a proactive and collaborative team environment.</li><li>
Delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback.</li></ul>
6. Reporting &amp; Communication<ul><li>
Provide regular reports to senior management on all government relations activities, successes, and challenges.</li><li>
Communicate effectively and coordinate with internal departments (HR, Legal, Finance) on all government-related matters.</li><li>
Draft and review official correspondence and applications for government submission.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Law, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field.</li></ul>
Desirable<ul><li>
Additional certification in HR or Labour Law</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
7+ years experience with at least 2 years as a manager in a GR department.</div>

Government Relations Manager

<div>Company Description 
Ghobash Group capitalizes on opportunities within promising industry sectors by either acquiring existing companies or establishing new businesses. Aligned with the needs of a growing portfolio, the Group established Aban Investment to administer a host of centralized business functions (finance, legal, HR, marketing, etc.) all aimed at delivering greater cost efficiencies, value and best practices to each of its business units. 
Job Description 
The Compensation &amp; Benefits Manager plays a key role in shaping, managing, and executing total rewards strategies across the Ghobash Group. The role leads compensation benchmarking, job evaluation, grading structures, and the design of short‑ and long‑term incentive programs across multiple business verticals. It functions as a Center of Excellence ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance with labor regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic C&amp;B Management<ul><li>
Develop and implement a holistic Total Rewards strategy aligned with Group vision.</li><li>
Lead annual salary and benefits benchmarking using Korn Ferry Pay or similar tools.</li><li>
Manage job evaluation methodology, grading matrices, and salary structures.</li></ul>
Incentive Design &amp; Performance Rewards<ul><li>
Design and govern STIP, LTIP, commissions, performance bonuses, and retention programs.</li><li>
Develop governance frameworks and policies for compensation programs.</li></ul>
Compliance &amp; Advisory<ul><li>
Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law, GCC regulations, and local rules in India, Indonesia, and East Africa.</li><li>
Provide expert advice to HRBPs and leadership on compensation trends and merit cycles.</li><li>
Prepare submissions for Executive Management/Remuneration Committee.</li></ul>
Financial Planning &amp; Analytics<ul><li>
Lead compensation planning in the annual budget cycle.</li><li>
Provide salary/bonus forecasts and compensation cost analyses.</li><li>
Generate insights on pay trends, gender pay equity, and attrition costs using HR data.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field (required)</li><li>
Certifications such as CIPD or SHRM (preferred)</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
8+ years&rsquo; experience in compensation, benefits, and payroll, including benchmarking and grading systems</li><li>
Experience in a Group‑level or multi‑industry UAE organization (preferred)</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Abilities<ul><li>
Strong data analysis and advanced analytical skills</li><li>
Executive reporting and presentation capability</li><li>
Deep understanding of reward programs and systems</li><li>
Familiarity with Korn Ferry / Mercer benchmarking frameworks (preferred)</li><li>
Experience designing and implementing STIP, LTIP, or executive variable pay programs (preferred)</li></ul>
Competencies<ul><li>
Strategic Thinking</li><li>
Leadership</li><li>
Business &amp; Financial Acumen</li><li>
Results Orientation</li><li>
Problem Solving &amp; Decision Making</li><li>
Communication &amp; Interpersonal Skills</li><li>
Innovation &amp; Influencing</li><li>
People Management</li><li>
Technical competencies: payroll compliance, job evaluation, incentive design, total rewards strategy, HRIS, analytics, labor law knowledge, budgeting, policy governance</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
<ul><li>
Manage compensation budgets and cost‑effective reward structures</li><li>
Ensure compensation data accuracy and governance</li><li>
Strengthen HR reporting through analytics</li><li>
Contribute to employee satisfaction through fair and competitive programs</li><li>
Build HR&rsquo;s reputation as a strategic business partner</li></ul></div>

Compensation & Benefits Manager

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Compensation & Benefits Manager