Compensation & Benefits Manager

About the role

The Compensation & Benefits Manager will lead the delivery of compensation, benefits and payroll initiatives across a diverse MEIA portfolio for Shangri‑La. You will ensure competitive, equitable and compliant reward practices while supporting broader HR activities in a fast‑paced, multi‑country hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and administer compensation and benefits programmes across multiple countries.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to keep pay practices competitive.
• Prepare salary proposals, compensation reviews, monthly payroll and incentive calculations.
• Support annual salary review, bonus and long‑term incentive processes.
• Administer employee benefits programmes and liaise with brokers, vendors and service providers.
• Assist with workforce planning, headcount analysis, budgeting and labour cost management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local legislation, tax regulations and governance requirements.
• Maintain compensation structures, job grades and HR data accuracy within HR systems.
• Produce regular reports, dashboards, analytics and executive presentations for senior management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance reporting efficiency and data integrity.
• Provide HR generalist support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, promotions, transfers and off‑boarding.
• Assist with HR projects, policy development and process improvements.

Required profile

• Hands‑on HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑country hospitality environment.
• Experience managing compensation, benefits and payroll initiatives across several jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to provide commercially focused insights.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel modelling and reporting.
• HR analytics and data‑driven decision making.
• Compensation & Benefits administration.
• Experience with HR information systems.