Director of Remuneration

Job description / Role

An established group based in Dubai, expanding across the GCC and Asia pacific growing its portfolio of properties over the next two years.

Director of C&B at a group level, the role is to deliver strategic & value add initiatives across the group The Director of C&B will direct remuneration strategy and operations to support the achievement of business objectives and improve colleague engagement.

- Directing and implementing remuneration strategy to attract, motivate and retain colleagues, and to support the achievement of business objectives.
- Using appropriate local and international benchmarking, as well as feedback from colleagues and managers, to maintain a market-competitive remuneration position and internal equity. Presenting business-cases and cost-modelling for proposed adjustments (including annual reviews), and implement approved changes effectively across the business.
- Making recommendations to the Remuneration & Nominations Committee on executive remuneration and group remuneration policy. Assist in package negotiations for executive appointments.
- Ensuring Company grade structures, salary scales, benefits plans, retirement plans and recognition programmes are appropriate, administered correctly and well communicated, and deliver value for money.
- Developing, managing and continuously improving short- and long-term incentive plans to support achievement of business goals, drive appropriate behaviour and reward colleagues for their contribution.
- Leading and developing the remuneration team to provide effective support and advice to the business on remuneration matters. Increasing remuneration capability and understanding at an operational level.
- Set and manage the departmental budget, in line with company finance policies
- Participate in strategic cross-functional and HR projects (such as hotel pre-openings or reorganisation), either as a team member or project leader.
- Perform other duties that management may from time to time reasonably require.

Requirements

Hospitality experience is ideal, at very least 10 years C&B at least 5 at a senior level, global experience is essential as the group is moving into new markets. Degree educated.

Experience managing a team and working with both internal and external stakeholders, remotely.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.