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Global HR Controlling & Rewards Senior Manager
Description
Kempinski Hotels is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Global HR Controlling & Rewards Senior Manager to join our Corporate Office in Dubai. This critical role is central to driving our People & Performance strategy by ensuring robust HR data governance, strategic workforce planning, and the effective design and execution of our global compensation and benefits framework. The ideal candidate will be a strong, experienced professional, comfortable with being “Hands-on,” adept at managing complex change projects, and capable of deploying processes with the agility of a start-up. The role is split into two primary areas: HR Controlling and Total Rewards, with a consistent focus on project management, process deployment, training & empowerment of the teams and agility.:
Key Responsibilities
HR Controlling & Data Governance:
o Workforce Planning & Budget Management: Own the global HR budget, headcount budget, and workforce planning processes, including follow-up and variance analysis. Establish a strong partnership with the Finance department & the Business to align planning and reporting.
o HR Reporting & Analytics: Oversee all HR reporting needs across the various Centres of Expertise & Entities. Provide decision-making support to management via data & HR analytics.
o HR Data & Compliance Ownership: Act as the owner of core HR data, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across the organization.
o Community Animation: Lead and animate the HR community on HR Controlling and data-related topics, fostering best practice sharing and consistency.
Global Total Rewards & Benefits:
o Full Compensation Cycle Ownership: Drive and manage the full compensation cycle, including the annual budget process, bonus schemes, individual merit increases, retention plans and performance-related pay.
o Compensation Package Design: Prepare executive compensation packages and offers, utilizing both internal and external benchmarks to ensure market competitiveness and equity.
o Guidelines & Salary Grids: Maintain, update, and communicate global Compensation and Salary Grid guidelines to the HR community, especially HR representatives in the Properties.
o Global Benefits Policy: Own and pilot the global Benefits policy for both the Corporate Office and all Properties.
o Reporting & Compliance: Oversee rewards-related reporting and compliance, including contributions to ESGreporting.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in HR, with a significant focus on HR Controlling, Compensation & Benefits, or Total Rewards.
- Proven experience in a corporate or global HR management role is essential.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading global, cross-functional projects and managing organizational change initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret Finance, HR metrics and data to drive data-informed decisions.
- Excellent proficiency in HRIS and related data management and reporting tools.
- Solid understanding of international labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
- Play a leadership role in project management and change initiatives for HR processes over the coming years.
- Possess the ability to establish, apply, and deploy new processes and frameworks throughout the global organization, while maintaining an agile “Start-up” mentality.
- A solid, experienced profile with a strong & “Hands-on”; work ethic and the ability to dive into details and execution.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage, influence, and train HR teams, business leaders, and diverse stakeholders globally.
About Corporate Offices
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.
Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.
For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.
In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.
Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.
For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.
In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.
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