HR Performance & Rewards Specialist
Join KDF as HR Performance & Rewards Specialist – drive performance management, reward strategies, and provide insights to senior leadership in a leading MENA oil & gas company.
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Role Summary
On behalf of Kuwait Drilling Fluids & Oil Services (KDF), we are seeking an experienced HR Performance & Rewards Specialist to lead the organization’s performance management and rewards programs. This role encompasses the full KPI/KPO cycle, bonus and incentive administration, and provides data-driven insights to senior management. You will collaborate with VPs and the CEO, gaining exposure and opportunities to grow into a subject matter expert in Performance & Rewards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the annual performance management cycle – KPI/KPO setting, monitoring, and reviews.
- Support bonus, incentive, and reward allocations.
- Build and maintain Excel trackers and performance dashboards for reporting purposes.
- Provide data-driven insights and reports to HR and leadership.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure consistent and transparent practices.
- Assist in the design and implementation of a digital performance management system.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the effectiveness of performance and reward programs.
Key Info
- 5–8 years of HR experience in Performance Management and Rewards.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experienced in dashboards and reporting.
- Solid understanding of KPI/KPO frameworks and reward cycles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical, self-driven, and able to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion in handling confidential HR data.
Salaries and Benefits
- Monthly Salary: 750–900 KD (depending on experience)
- Annual Air Ticket
- Medical Insurance
- Additional benefits as per company policy
About Kuwait Drilling Fluids & Oil Services (KDF)
Established in 1966 as a joint venture with M-ISWACO, a Schlumberger company, Kuwait Drilling Fluids & Oil Services (KDF) is Kuwait’s and the GCC’s leading manufacturer and service provider for drilling fluids and production technologies. With nearly six decades of operational experience, KDF stands as a pioneer in the MENA oil and gas industry. The company employs over 450 professionals across four countries and operates its main production base within the secure Shuaiba Port industrial zone, covering an expansive 70,000 m². KDF's facility houses advanced roller grinding mills and produces materials like Barite, Bentonite, Calcium Carbonate, and Marble, with an annual production capacity of approximately 250,000 metric tons. KDF is committed to delivering dependable drilling and production technology solutions throughout the Middle East and GCC, emphasizing reliability, employee development, stakeholder returns, safety, and environmental stewardship.
Application Process
We look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted, we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process. We strive to ensure an efficient process, though there may occasionally be delays.
About Sperton
Sperton Germany is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- HR Consultancy & Business Services
- Locations
- Kuwait City
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Kuwait
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
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