Director Of Compensation And Benefits

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC

Job Description

We are looking for a Director of Compensation and Benefits to Lead Our Total Rewards Strategy.

As the Director of Compensation and Benefits, you will shape the way we attract, retain, and motivate talent across the region. You will oversee colleagues total rewards programs, ensuring they are competitive, strategic, and aligned with our company s growth objectives. By collecting and analyzing market data, you will design compensation packages that inspire performance while ensuring compliance with local regulations. You will also champion the concept of Treasured Time, ensuring colleagues rewards and benefits support a healthy work-life balance and enhance overall well-being.

General Duties and Responsibilities-

• Assist with developing and proposing compensation packages and policies to attain and attract talent aligned with the companies strategy
• Assist with implementing and evaluating current compensation and benefits structures including base pay, incentives, health and welfare benefits
• Conduct market surveys to ensure competiveness of compensation programs, identify gaps and provide recommendations to address opportunities for enhancement
• Align all compensation systems to be in compliance with local legal regulations
• Manage the yearly salary and merit increases and provide recommendations based on relevant market data
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for compensation and benefits programs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with health plan brokers and third party administrators
• Attain strategic market intelligence and knowledge of compensation and benefits in emerging markets and new hotel locations including- local laws, legal regulations, related financials, benefits etc.
• Compile and maintain the pre-opening documentation of new properties to establish a realistic pre-opening budget and manning count
• Participate in third party compensation and benefit surveys to ensure company practices are in line with market trends
• Assist the Corporate Vice President Talent & Culture in developing and managing Human Resources guidelines and functions and re-assess, review and upgrade schemes and policies to enable the company to stay competitive
• Initiate, coordinate and develop special projects to be submitted to the Corporate Vice President - Talent & Culture in order to make appropriate operational assessments
  
  

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experience-

• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, preferably in hospitality or multinational organizations.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Experience managing multi-country compensation programs with compliance to local labor laws.
  
  

Knowledge & Competencies-

• Strong knowledge of compensation & benefits structures and compliance
• Understanding of emerging markets and local labor laws
• Proficient in HRIS systems and payroll processes
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Effective relationship-building skills
• High confidentiality and discretion