Reward Specialist - Europe and IMEA (India Based)

Role Purpose

Ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our reward processes, contributing to a competitive and motivating reward structure for Corporate and Hotel employees. Support in the execution of our compensation and benefit programs for Europe and India, Middle East and Africa. 

Key Accountabilities

Compensation:

• Assist in the administration of annual merit review and bonus processes.
• Support the execution of job evaluation and grading systems.
• Support benchmark analyses to inform decisions and maintain competitiveness.
• Prepare compensation-related reports, presentations, and analyses for various stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Assist in the administration and communication of corporate employee benefit programs.
• Support enrolment processes.
• Track and analyse benefits utilisation to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with vendors and brokers to resolve issues and ensure smooth program operation.

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date reward data
• Develop and maintain reward-related dashboards
• Analyse reward data to identify potential areas for improvement and cost optimisation

Other:

• Assist in the development and implementation of new reward programs and policies.
• Provide support and guidance to employees and managers on reward-related questions and issues.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed.

Key Skills & Experiences

• At least two years' experience working in a HR (essential) or reward (desirable) analyst role in a multinational organisation or HR consultancy practice.
• Analytical mindset and aptitude for problem-solving - actively uses data to form insights and make recommendations   
• Demonstrated knowledge of compensation and benefits principles and practices, basic understanding of tax and social security.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, capable of manipulating and presenting data accurately and efficiently. 
• Experience in working with HR (essential) and compensation (desirable) systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy for both numerical and written work, effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Organised, delivery orientated and self-motivated. 

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.

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 regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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