Compensation and Benefits Manager

Rotana Hotels; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Manager to lead the Total Rewards Strategy. The role involves shaping compensation to attract and retain talent while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Responsibilities include developing compensation packages, conducting market surveys, and managing salary increases. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree in HR, experience with compensation strategies, and strong communication skills. This position is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and proposing compensation packages.
• Knowledge of local legal regulations regarding compensation.
• Ability to analyze market data for competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and propose compensation packages aligned with company strategy.
• Conduct market surveys for compensation competitiveness.
• Manage yearly salary and merit increases.

Skills

Competitive compensation strategy development

Market data analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in HR or related field

Tools

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Job description

Overview

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

As the Compensation and Benefits Manager, 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.

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