Compensation & Benefits Manager

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AMAN

At Aman we are on a mission to create the world’s ultimate luxury lifestyle brand; hotels, resorts, experiences and products which transform our guests’ perspectives and daily lives. To achieve our ambitions, we capitalise on our unique combination of world-class and diverse talent, unmatched design, and access to locations, cultures and experiences few are privy to. We live by the ‘Aman way of life’ – a mindset shared by our guests and employees which creates a lifelong sense of belonging driven by our values of:

Invest in individuality – fostering an environment where each person can push boundaries, take risks and challenge norms.

Nurture pathfinder spirit – exploring experiences, opportunities and locations which transform into new exciting ventures.

Act like owners – taking the charge, leading by example and an immense sense of pride in their work.

Celebrate communities – ensuring that every member of our community is looked after and nurtured in a compassionate, respectful and collaborative manner.

LOCATION

This position is located in our Corporate Office in Baar, Switzerland.

POSITION

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Manager to join our international team in Aman’s Corporate Office in Baar. In this position, you will manage the monthly payroll process for 6 regions and design and implement compensation and benefits programs in coordination with the HR and the Management Team. You will be the key contact person for all topics related to Compensation & Benefits activities and processes and coordinate the annual compensation processes including budget, salary increases and bonus payments. You will create and implement original and competitive programs to attract new talent and support employee retention.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage monthly payroll process for 6 regions through external payroll service providers, ensuring that payroll, taxes and social contributions are paid correctly and on time. This includes to process payroll account transactions such as salaries, pension, benefits, deductions, taxes and third party payments
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies and keep up to date on changes in employment law, particularly in regions where Aman has corporate offices.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and entities on taxes, social security, pension fund and work permits
• Manage the annual compensation processes regarding salary increases, bonus payments and Long-Term Incentive Plans for senior executives
• Oversee and process commission payments for real estate sales
• Resolve issues and answer questions on payroll and personnel administration matters
• Manage various insurance plans across corporate offices, i.e. Health Insurance and Life Insurance plans including their annual renewal and enrolment of new joiners
• Monitor Compensation & Benefit business environment and lead benchmarking, research and analysis of compensation & benefit programs
• Ensure that Compensation & Benefits policies and programs remain attractive and competitive based on market benchmark (e.g. incentive schemes, reward & recognition, benefits programs, employees’ wellness) and design and implement new Compensation & Benefits programs
• Provide advice to property-based HR Managers and the Corporate Management team regarding any Compensation & Benefits related topics
• Prepare Corporate manning guides and provide recommendations on appropriate benchmark and bands to be used per country
• Prepare HR budget and HR Rechargeables to the hotels
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits
• Prepare and submit information required by government entities
• Work permit applications for the Corporate offices in the EMEA region
• Prepare HR reports and analysis that enable insight and decision making, as needed
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting and Legal

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or Finance
• 4+ years’ experience of relevant experience in Payroll or in Compensation & Benefits in an international organization
• Strong knowledge of benefits and compensation programs, benchmarking, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss payroll regulations, Swiss social security law and personnel administration
• Understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes
• Excellent analytical thinking
• Ability to think out of the box combined with strong numerical skills and high attention to detail to implement innovative solutions
• Pro-active, able to prioritize and deliver in tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience in dispute, conflict resolution, negotiations & deal making
• Advanced user of Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and oral