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

Role summary

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This role leads rewards and benefits initiatives across Shangri-La’s workforce, supporting compensation strategy, salary reviews, incentive plans, benefits programs, market benchmarking, governance, and HR reporting. Candidates should have substantial experience in compensation and benefits, preferably within a large international hotel group or multinational organisation. Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment practices, payroll-related processes, data analysis, and HR systems is expected. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, discreet, highly analytical, and confident working with senior stakeholders across multiple markets. Excellent communication, project management, and influencing skills are essential, as is the ability to deliver strategic work independently during the six-month contract.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Founded in 1971, the group is known for its Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts brand, alongside related hospitality and lifestyle properties. Its hotels typically emphasise personalised service, refined accommodation, dining, wellness, and strong local connections. The corporate organisation supports a large, diverse workforce across multiple countries and property types, creating opportunities in hotel operations, finance, commercial functions, technology, and human resources. Shangri-La places considerable importance on service culture, employee development, ethical business practices, and consistent brand standards. A corporate rewards and benefits position in Hong Kong would likely involve regional collaboration and exposure to senior leadership and international HR programmes.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, retail, professional services, and international corporate functions. Its culture blends Cantonese traditions, Chinese heritage, and global influences, with excellent dining, festivals, arts, and a fast-paced business environment. Although not a single island, Hong Kong includes Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, with convenient public transport connecting them. Lifestyle options range from dense urban living and shopping to beaches, hiking trails, country parks, and nearby islands. Employers commonly sponsor eligible professionals under the General Employment Policy, provided the applicant has a confirmed job, relevant qualifications or experience, and a salary appropriate to the role. Dependants may usually apply for accompanying visas. Relocation costs and rents can be high, particularly on Hong Kong Island, so candidates should compare housing, transport, tax, healthcare, and schooling before moving. English is widely used in business, while Cantonese is valuable socially.