Senior Manager IMEA Reward

Your day to day

Key Accountabilities

• As part of the IMEA HR Leadership Team, lead the design and implementation of the IMEA reward strategy and framework, leveraging insights to support company managed hotels (CMH) and corporate populations across the IMEA business unit, as well as the India-based Global Service Centre (GSC)
• As part of the Hotel Reward Leadership Team, contribute to the broader company-wide reward agenda
• Collaborate with management teams, HR and reward leadership on complex project leadership, Reward analysis and recommendations, and other critical Compensation and Benefits actions for both CMH and Corporate populations in the IMEA business unit and India GSC
• Lead a small team of compensation and benefits professionals in the delivery of the IMEA and GSC reward agenda, providing innovative compensation and benefits solutions to meet client needs and support strategic business objectives
• Conduct analysis and develop recommendations related to compensation and benefits programs, including market benchmark analysis, salary ranges, and offer recommendations
• Lead the development and revision of the regional incentive plans
• Manage the annual bonus and merit cycles for the IMEA business unit and India GSC for CMH and corporate populations
• Ensure compliance through effective governance of the compensation and benefits programs
• Conduct training related to hotel and corporate compensation programs to ensure managers and employees understand applicable Reward programs
• Develop and manage regional benefit plans, working with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure all relevant reward plan documents are accurately stored on Our People Tools and kept up to date
  
  

Key Collaborative Network

• Input into Global Reward CoE strategy and wider EMEAA reward polices
• Work with the global teams on the annual bonus and merit cycles
• Partner with the other HR centres of excellence to ensure reward programs are integrated and supportive of related initiatives
  
  

What we need from you

Required Education, Experience, Technical Skills And Knowledge

Critical Expertise and Experience:

• Essential: Deep reward expertise, gained through experience as either a reward specialist or HR generalist
• Essential: Leadership experience with a small team
• Essential: Analytical mindset – actively uses data to form insights and build business cases
• Essential: Strong written communication and presentation skills when working with senior business leaders
• Essential: A strong relationship builder who can collaborate at all levels – brings people with them
• Essential: Ability to create own direction and use initiative
• Desirable: Strong knowledge of compensation principles, bonus design and benefits within the Hotel industry or a comparable sector
• Desirable: Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation.
• Desirable: Experience of working in a multinational organisation – understanding of how to get things done in an international matrix environment and comfortable working and influencing virtually
  
  

Who we are

• At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
• Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
• We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
• We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
  
  

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Dont quite meet every single requirement, but still believe youd be a great fit for the job? Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.

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