Manager - Compensation and Benefits - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

Manager - Compensation and Benefits - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

About Jumeirah and Jumeirah Group & Corporate:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manager - Compensation and Benefits to join Jumeirah Group & Corporate. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns with the Jumeirah Group's business goals and ensures internal equity.
• Conduct regular market analyses to benchmark compensation levels and recommend adjustments to maintain competitiveness.
• Administer the organization's salary structure, including the evaluation of new positions and the review of existing job classifications.
• Collaborate with HR and department heads to ensure fair and consistent salary practices.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, retirement plans, and other perks.
• Stay informed about industry trends and legislation affecting benefits to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with HR in the job evaluation process, ensuring that positions are accurately classified and compensated based on their level of responsibility and contribution.
• Develop and manage performance incentive programs, such as bonus structures and recognition programs, to drive employee engagement and performance.
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation and benefits.
• Communicate compensation and benefits information to employees in a clear and understandable manner.

About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources Management or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Proven experience of working in Europe and the middle east region, specifically in compensation and benefits.
• Have a solid understanding of cultural and market differences within the relevant countries.
• Strong knowledge of key compensation frameworks such as employment law, organization development, job architecture and incentive plans.
• Strong analytical skills and skilled in working with large data sets.

About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.