Assistant Vice President/Senior Manager, Rewards & Benefits (6-month Contract)

Role summary

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This six-month contract role leads rewards and benefits initiatives for Shangri-La in Hong Kong. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in compensation and benefits, job evaluation, payroll principles, market benchmarking, and HR analytics. Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment practices and regional rewards programs is advantageous. The candidate is expected to advise senior leaders, manage salary and benefits reviews, support annual reward cycles, interpret data accurately, and deliver practical recommendations. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, confidentiality, project management, and advanced Excel or HR systems skills are likely to be essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1971, it operates hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is known for its Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders brands. Its properties generally focus on high-quality accommodation, dining, wellness, meetings, and personalized service. Shangri-La employs a large international workforce and places emphasis on service culture, professional development, employee engagement, and responsible business practices. The company’s corporate and hotel-based teams cover operations, commercial management, finance, technology, engineering, and human resources. This position supports the organization’s people strategy by overseeing reward and benefits programs, helping attract and retain talent while maintaining competitive and sustainable employment practices.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a compact, highly connected destination combining dense urban districts, traditional neighborhoods, beaches, hiking trails, and outlying islands. It offers strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, retail, professional services, education, and international business. The culture blends Cantonese traditions with global influences; English is widely used in professional settings, while Cantonese and Mandarin are valuable additional skills. Lifestyle costs are high, particularly housing, but public transport is excellent and efficient. Expatriates commonly live on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, or the New Territories, depending on budget and commute. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored employment visa, with eligibility assessed through qualifications, experience, salary, and the role’s business need. Employers often assist with applications and relocation, although housing, schooling, insurance, and tax arrangements should be confirmed before accepting an offer. Hong Kong also provides easy regional travel through its international airport and ferry network.