Assistant Vice President, Human Resources (Rewards & Benefits)

Role summary

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This senior HR role leads rewards and benefits strategy for Shangri-La’s Hong Kong operations, ensuring competitive compensation, benefits, recognition and employment policies. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field, extensive experience in compensation and benefits, strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment practices, and proven leadership in a regional or large-company environment. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, analytical and confident handling confidential information. Expectations include advising senior executives, managing salary structures and incentive programmes, monitoring market trends, ensuring compliance, supporting talent retention and communicating policies clearly. Strong stakeholder management, presentation, negotiation and data-analysis skills, together with excellent English communication, are likely to be important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders brands. The group is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service and a strong emphasis on colleague development and guest experience. Shangri-La hotels serve leisure travellers, corporate clients, events and long-stay guests, with operations spanning accommodation, restaurants, wellness, meetings and residences. The company employs a large, multicultural workforce and maintains corporate and regional functions in Hong Kong. Working for Shangri-La can offer exposure to a major international hotel group, structured HR practices and cross-property collaboration, although senior positions generally require strong commercial judgement, discretion and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a compact international business hub with opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, retail, professional services and trade. The city combines Cantonese traditions, international influences, dense urban neighbourhoods and easy access to beaches, hiking trails and outlying islands. Life is energetic and convenient, with excellent public transport, extensive dining and a generally high cost of housing, especially on Hong Kong Island and in central Kowloon. Employers normally sponsor eligible expatriates through an employment visa, commonly under the General Employment Policy; applicants need a confirmed job, relevant qualifications or experience, market-level pay and proof that the role cannot readily be filled locally. Dependants may usually accompany approved visa holders, subject to immigration rules. Before relocating, candidates should budget carefully for rent, deposits, schooling and healthcare, and confirm tax, insurance and employment terms with the employer. Cantonese is valuable locally, while English is widely used in business.