Global Director of Compensation & Benefits
At Belmond, we craft exceptional guest experiences with heart, purpose, and distinction. We are seeking an accomplished Global Director of Compensation & Benefits to lead our total rewards strategy—ensuring we attract, retain, and inspire the world’s top luxury hospitality talent.
In this strategic leadership role, you will Act with Heart as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, shaping equitable, competitive, and innovative compensation and benefits programs that align with Belmond’s vision. You will Make the Moment by driving the integration of HR Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring compliance and consistency across our global divisions, and creating meaningful, rewarding experiences for our people.
This is your opportunity to Be Remarkable—if you have a passion for building impactful, forward-thinking rewards strategies, we invite you to join us on this journey.
About the Role:
* Strategy Development & Implementation: Design and implement a global compensation and benefits strategy, including pay scales, benefits, pensions, and incentive plans that align with Belmond’s long-term goals.
* Reward Structures & Benchmarking: Establish and maintain fair, competitive, and compliant global compensation structures through regular benchmarking and job evaluations.
* Salary Reviews & Proposals: Lead annual salary reviews for global teams, prepare compensation packages for new hires and promotions, and support negotiations.
* Risk Management & Compliance: Identify and mitigate compensation-related risks, ensuring adherence to global legal standards and audit requirements.
* Global Mobility & Expatriate Management: Oversee programs that support global mobility, including expatriate compensation structures.
* Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with global HR and regional teams to implement local reward programs that reflect market best practices and Belmond values.
* Project Management: Drive HR and compensation projects, such as restructures, system upgrades, and global reward strategies.
* HRIS Strategy & Implementation: Lead the development of a global HRIS strategy to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience, ensuring it integrates with compensation and benefits processes.
* Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Evolve HRIS tools to meet emerging needs in HR technology, supporting automation, efficiency, and user experience enhancements.
Requirements
What You Bring:
* Proven experience at director level in HR with a strong focus on compensation and benefits in a global organisation.
* Inspiring leadership qualities, you will lead with trust and care demonstrating commitment to the professional development of your team.
* Skilled in benchmarking, designing pay scales, and implementing HRIS/Human Capital systems.
* Analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to conduct detailed data and financial analysis.
* Proficient understanding of global compliance requirements and regulatory systems.
* High level of organisational skill, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Advanced knowledge of Excel and significant experience of HRIS transformation and optimisation.
* Excellent written and spoken English with strong communication skills across diverse and global teams. Additional languages (e.g. French) are desirable.
What We Offer
At Belmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks, and benefits including:
* Competitive salaries and health insurance plans.
* Complimentary and preferred rate experiences at our iconic destinations.
* Private Medical Insurance.
We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, youll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.
This is your moment. Apply today!
We offer a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 3 days required in the office.
About Us
The Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains, safaris, and river cruises is proud to be part of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join Belmond, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees
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