Job Description
Hyatt is hiring a Total Rewards Manager to drive the Total Rewards strategy across India and South West Asia (SWA) region. The role will partner closely with business leaders, Regional Vice Presidents of Human Resources, Area HR Directors, hotel HR teams, and the Asia Pacific Total Rewards Centre of Excellence to design and execute competitive, equitable, and sustainable compensation and benefits strategies. Hospitality 10,001+ employees.
The Total Rewards Manager will provide end-to-end support across compensation and benefits design, market analysis, policy development, governance, HR technology enablement, and capability building. The position will focus on delivering data-driven, market-aligned solutions that support talent attraction, retention, employee wellbeing, financial discipline, and regulatory compliance across Hyatt's India and SWA operations.
Key Responsibilities
Total Rewards Strategy and Compensation
Develop and execute the Total Rewards strategy for India and SWA aligned with Hyatt's global compensation philosophy and regional business priorities.
Drive market competitiveness through salary surveys, benefits benchmarking, compensation analytics, and internal equity assessments.
Provide compensation consultation to Area HR Directors and business leaders on compensation structures, pay positioning, promotions, retention strategies, and critical talent decisions.
Analyze market intelligence and compensation trends to recommend proactive Total Rewards solutions.
Operations for Hotels and Hubs
Support job evaluation processes using established methodologies to ensure consistent role leveling across hotels and hub locations.
Manage LTIP administration for eligible hub populations in coordination with Regional and Corporate Total Rewards teams and external partners.
Partner with business leaders on General Manager and senior leadership compensation packages, owner presentations, and executive remuneration recommendations.
Lead annual salary planning, market benchmarking, incentive planning, compensation reviews, and tracking cycles across hotels and hub offices.
Develop compensation proposals for new hotel openings, organizational changes, and strategic workforce initiatives.
Benefits and Wellbeing
Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs across India and SWA.
Partner with insurance providers and external consultants to ensure competitive, cost-effective, and compliant benefits offerings.
Develop Total Rewards initiatives that improve colleague wellbeing through meaningful benefits, recognition programs, and wellbeing solutions.
Evaluate benefits utilization and effectiveness using data analysis and recommend improvements.
Support regional initiatives that strengthen Hyatt's Employee Value Proposition through innovative Total Rewards programs.
Governance, Policy and Compliance
Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across India and SWA.
Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies aligned with Hyatt's global standards.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Corporate Total Rewards teams to ensure effective governance of incentive plans, long-term incentive programs, and executive compensation.
Monitor legislative changes and recommend updates to maintain compliance and reduce organizational risks.
HR Technology and Analytics
Lead Total Rewards workstreams for HR Evolution and Oracle HCM implementation across India and SWA.
Ensure data accuracy, reporting quality, and compensation analytics to support business decisions.
Develop dashboards and workforce insights to monitor pay competitiveness, incentive effectiveness, and Total Rewards investments.
Identify opportunities to automate and simplify Total Rewards processes through technology and innovation.
Capability Building and Stakeholder Management
Act as a trusted Total Rewards advisor to Area HR Directors, Hotel HR Directors, General Managers, and regional leadership teams.
Build Total Rewards capabilities within HR teams through training, coaching, and structured learning programs.
Collaborate with Corporate and Asia Pacific Total Rewards teams to successfully implement regional and global initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in Compensation and Benefits or Total Rewards roles within hospitality or large multinational service-oriented organizations.
Experience designing and implementing regional compensation and benefits strategies.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and HR analytics experience.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic business environment.
Experience working in consulting environments with strong stakeholder advisory and influencing skills preferred.
Experience with Oracle HCM, Workday, or similar HR systems preferred.
Bachelorβs degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
Strong understanding of Total Rewards principles, compensation methodologies, executive compensation, incentive design, salary benchmarking, and market analytics.
Knowledge of labour legislation, taxation, and benefits regulations in India and SWA.
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