Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 242305: Compensations Specialist

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 242305 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Participate in designing the compensation and reward system; Participate in designing and developing the salary structure; and follow up the processes of control and audit of payroll records; prepare, present and keep the specialized documents and reports in the field of compensations.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`242305`
Official Title (EN)	Compensations Specialist
Official Title (AR)	Compensations Specialist
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Business and administration professionals
Minor Group	Administration professionals
Unit Group	Personnel and careers professionals
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`242101`	Commitment Specialist	Commitment Specialist	View Occupation 242101 →
`242102`	Risk-Management Specialist	Risk-Management Specialist	View Occupation 242102 →
`242103`	Administrative Organization Specialist	Administrative Organization Specialist	View Occupation 242103 →
`242104`	Change Management Specialist	Change Management Specialist	View Occupation 242104 →
`242105`	Administrative Development Specialist	Administrative Development Specialist	View Occupation 242105 →
`242106`	Business Consulting Specialist	Business Consulting Specialist	View Occupation 242106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Management and administration
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 242305. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 242305?

SSCO 242305 designates Compensations Specialist (Compensations Specialist) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 242305 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.